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Denis Lazavik vs Alexey Sarana

GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)

16
Lazavik wins
18
draws
14
Sarana wins
48
games

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

SplitGamesLazavikDrawsSarana
Lazavik with White241095
Sarana with White24699

Results by time format

FormatGamesLazavikDrawsSarana
Blitz46161614
Rapid2020

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesLazavikDrawsSarana
E49Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System4022
E05Catalan2011
A13English Opening2110
D17Slav Defense2110
E04Catalan2020
B90Sicilian: Najdorf2110
D03Torre Attack2011
D35Indian Defense2101

Most recent 30 of 48 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Aug 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana0-1Torre Attack2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026
Aug 2026Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026
Jul 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2Catalan2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026
Jul 2026Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1-0Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026
Jun 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1-0Indian DefenseTitled Tue 2nd Jun 2026
May 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1-0Indian Defense2nd 3-0 Thursday
May 2026Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Slav Defense1st 3-0 Thursday
May 2026Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1-0Slav DefenseTitled Tuesday
Mar 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense1st 3-0 Thursday
Mar 2026Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik0-1Slav DefenseTitled Tue
Mar 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2Sicilian: Najdorf1st 3-0 Thursday
Feb 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1-0Sicilian: Najdorf1st 3-0 Thursday
Jan 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1-0Catalan3rd 3-0 Thursday
Jan 2026Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System1st 3-0 Thursday
Jan 2026Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Averbakh SystemTitled Tue
Jan 2026Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik0-1King's Indian Defense2nd 3-0 Thursday
Jan 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana0-1Nimzo-Larsen Attack1st 3-0 Thursday
Jan 2026Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1-0English OpeningTitled Tue
Dec 2025Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2Torre AttackTitled Tue
Nov 2025Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik0-1Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense1st 3-0 Thursday
Nov 2025Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1-0Torre AttackTitled Tue
Nov 2025Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1-0Indian Defense1st 3-0 Thursday
May 2025Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemChess.com Classic Play-In
Dec 2024Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2CatalanTitled Tue Early
Jun 2024Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2CatalanTitled Tue Late
Jun 2024Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana0-1CatalanTitled Tue Early
Dec 2023Denis LazavikAlexey Sarana1-0CatalanWch Blitz
Dec 2023Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Late
Aug 2023Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemSpeed Chess Q2 Sw
Apr 2023Alexey SaranaDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Early
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Frequently asked questions

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.