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Daniil Dubov vs Nihal Sarin

GM Daniil Dubov (2652) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)

6
Dubov wins
14
draws
7
Sarin wins
27
games

Daniil Dubov and Nihal Sarin have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2019 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Dubov leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesDubovDrawsSarin
Dubov with White15384
Sarin with White12363

Results by time format

FormatGamesDubovDrawsSarin
Blitz21597
Rapid4130
Classical2020

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesDubovDrawsSarin
B12Caro-Kann: Advance Variation2101
D37Indian Defense2020
E16Catalan2011
A30English Opening1010
A49King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation1010
A48Indian Defense1100
B40Sicilian1001
A47Indian Defense1001

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Apr 2026Daniil DubovNihal Sarin0-1Scotch GameChess.com Open Playoffs
Apr 2026Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseChess.com Open Playoffs
Apr 2026Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Vienna GameChess.com Open Playoffs
Apr 2026Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseChess.com Open Playoffs
Apr 2026Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfChess.com Open Playoffs
Mar 2026Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Four Knights Game: Scotch VariationChess.com Open PlayIn2
Dec 2025Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1-0SicilianWorld Blitz 2025
Oct 2025Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Indian DefenseComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1-0SicilianComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Daniil DubovNihal Sarin0-1Caro-Kann: Advance VariationComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Réti OpeningComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedComet Open Titled Winners
Feb 2025Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1-0Indian DefenseChessable Masters Play-In
Nov 2024Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1-0Queen's Indian DefenseTata Steel India Blitz
Nov 2024Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov0-1Indian DefenseTata Steel India Blitz
Nov 2024Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationTata Steel India Rapid
Dec 2023Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2English OpeningWch Blitz
Nov 2023Daniil DubovNihal Sarin0-1CatalanTitled Tue Early
Aug 2023Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2Queen's Pawn GamechT-World Rapid
Jun 2023Daniil DubovNihal Sarin0-1Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
May 2023Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1/2-1/2CatalanTitled Tue Early
Mar 2023Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto VariationPRO League Prelim
Dec 2022Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1-0Queen's Gambit AcceptedWch Rapid
Nov 2021Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov1/2-1/2London SystemFIDE Grand Swiss
Apr 2020Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1-0Caro-Kann: Advance Variation1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz KO
Apr 2020Nihal SarinDaniil Dubov0-1English Opening: Chimer System1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz KO
Feb 2019Daniil DubovNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Daniil Dubov and Nihal Sarin?

In 27 recorded games, Daniil Dubov has 6 wins, Nihal Sarin has 7 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.

How many times have Daniil Dubov and Nihal Sarin played each other?

Our database records 27 games between them, from Feb 2019 to Apr 2026.

What openings do Daniil Dubov and Nihal Sarin play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.