Boris Savchenko vs Alexey Sarana
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Boris Savchenko and Alexey Sarana have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2013 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Savchenko leads 5 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (87% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D25 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Speed Chess GP4 |
| Aug 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Jan 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Dec 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | 16th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Aug 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Lipetsk Winter Cup Rapid |
| Sep 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Moscow Blitz 73rd |
| Feb 2018 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Kolomna Rapid Open |
| Sep 2017 | Alexey Sarana | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Nov 2016 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup 12th |
| Dec 2013 | Alexey Sarana | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| Oct 2013 | Boris Savchenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS Cup Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Alexey Sarana?
In 15 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 5 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 2013 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.