Denis Lazavik vs Nihal Sarin
GM Denis Lazavik (2621) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Denis Lazavik and Nihal Sarin have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Lazavik leads 6 wins to 3, with 8 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazavik with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Sarin with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lazavik | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| May 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | World Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Oct 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Oct 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Jul 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Esports World Cup LC Win |
| Jul 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Esports World Cup LC Win |
| May 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Classic Pl/In m |
| May 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Classic Pl/In m |
| Mar 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | PRO League Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Lazavik and Nihal Sarin?
In 17 recorded games, Denis Lazavik has 6 wins, Nihal Sarin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Denis Lazavik and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Mar 2023 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Denis Lazavik and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.