Daniel Dardha vs Nihal Sarin
GM Daniel Dardha (2606) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Daniel Dardha and Nihal Sarin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Dardha leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dardha | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardha with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Sarin with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dardha | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dardha | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Daniel Dardha | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Apr 2025 | Daniel Dardha | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Daniel Dardha | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | 39th ECC Open |
| Oct 2024 | Daniel Dardha | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Daniel Dardha | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Feb 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Daniel Dardha | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Dardha | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Daniel Dardha | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2022 | Daniel Dardha | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Catalan | Cappelle Open 38th |
| Jun 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Daniel Dardha | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Daniel Dardha and Nihal Sarin?
In 10 recorded games, Daniel Dardha has 3 wins, Nihal Sarin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Daniel Dardha and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Daniel Dardha and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.