Cristobal Henriquez Villagra vs Alexey Sarana
GM Cristobal Henriquez Villagra (2603) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Cristobal Henriquez Villagra and Alexey Sarana have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Villagra leads 9 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Villagra | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villagra with White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| Sarana with White | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Villagra | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Villagra | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Mengarini's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 0-1 | Vienna Game | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | A Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | A Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Nov 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | A Sarana | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | AI Cup Play In |
| Jun 2023 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Colle System | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Apr 2023 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Cristobal Henriquez Villagra and Alexey Sarana?
In 28 recorded games, Cristobal Henriquez Villagra has 9 wins, Alexey Sarana has 13 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Cristobal Henriquez Villagra and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Cristobal Henriquez Villagra and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.