Denis Lazavik vs Alexey Sarana
GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Denis Lazavik and Alexey Sarana have played 48 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Lazavik leads 16 wins to 14, with 18 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazavik with White | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 46 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 48 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Torre Attack | 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Lazavik and Alexey Sarana?
In 48 recorded games, Denis Lazavik has 16 wins, Alexey Sarana has 14 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Denis Lazavik and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 48 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Denis Lazavik and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.