David Paravyan vs Alexey Sarana
GM David Paravyan (2597) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
David Paravyan and Alexey Sarana have played 57 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2014 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Paravyan leads 25 wins to 18, with 14 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paravyan with White | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| Sarana with White | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 47 | 20 | 11 | 16 |
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 57 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Aktobe Dvorkovich Open |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Jan 2024 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Apr 2023 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Speed Chess Q1 KO |
| Nov 2022 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Speed Chess Q1 KO |
| Nov 2022 | David Paravyan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Speed Chess Q1 KO |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 0-1 | English Opening | Speed Chess Q1 KO |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Speed Chess Q1 KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between David Paravyan and Alexey Sarana?
In 57 recorded games, David Paravyan has 25 wins, Alexey Sarana has 18 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have David Paravyan and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 57 games between them, from May 2014 to Aug 2026.
What openings do David Paravyan and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (6 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.