Cem Kaan Gokerkan vs Alexey Sarana
GM Cem Kaan Gokerkan (2497) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Cem Kaan Gokerkan and Alexey Sarana have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2022 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Gokerkan leads 5 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gokerkan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokerkan with White | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Sarana with White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gokerkan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gokerkan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | A Sarana | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Cem Kaan Gokerkan and Alexey Sarana?
In 14 recorded games, Cem Kaan Gokerkan has 5 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Cem Kaan Gokerkan and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jul 2022 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Cem Kaan Gokerkan and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.