Bogdan-Daniel Deac vs Nihal Sarin
GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac (2651) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Nihal Sarin have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Deac leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Deac | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deac with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Deac | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Deac | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Asrian Mem Rapid |
| Jul 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 39th ECC Open |
| Jul 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37th EU-Cup |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 1/2-1/2 | London System | FIDE Grand Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Nihal Sarin?
In 17 recorded games, Bogdan-Daniel Deac has 2 wins, Nihal Sarin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Bogdan-Daniel Deac and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.