Dmitry Andreikin vs Nihal Sarin
GM Dmitry Andreikin (2710) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Dmitry Andreikin and Nihal Sarin have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Andreikin leads 8 wins to 8, with 2 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Andreikin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andreikin with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Andreikin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Andreikin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 0-1 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Dmitry Andreikin | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Jan 2021 | Dmitry Andreikin | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Dec 2019 | Dmitry Andreikin | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2017 | Dmitry Andreikin | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Reykjavik Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dmitry Andreikin and Nihal Sarin?
In 18 recorded games, Dmitry Andreikin has 8 wins, Nihal Sarin has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Dmitry Andreikin and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Dmitry Andreikin and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.