Dmitriy Kushko vs Alexey Sarana
IM Dmitriy Kushko (2438) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Dmitriy Kushko and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Kushko leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kushko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushko with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kushko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kushko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Dmitriy Kushko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dmitriy Kushko and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Dmitriy Kushko has 2 wins, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Dmitriy Kushko and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Dmitriy Kushko and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.