Benjamin Bok vs Nihal Sarin
GM Benjamin Bok (2560) · GM Nihal Sarin (2718)
Benjamin Bok and Nihal Sarin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Bok leads 1 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bok with White | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Sarin with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bok | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| Mar 2026 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Mar 2025 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Benjamin Bok | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2018 | Nihal Sarin | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Benjamin Bok and Nihal Sarin?
In 16 recorded games, Benjamin Bok has 1 wins, Nihal Sarin has 9 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Benjamin Bok and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Sep 2018 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Benjamin Bok and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.