Frederik Svane vs Nihal Sarin
GM Frederik Svane (2662) · GM Nihal Sarin (2709)
Frederik Svane and Nihal Sarin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2023 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Svane leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svane | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svane with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svane | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svane | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Frederik Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 |
| Mar 2026 | Frederik Svane | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Jan 2026 | Frederik Svane | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 4th UZB President Masters |
| Oct 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Frederik Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Frederik Svane | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Frederik Svane | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Sep 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2023 | Frederik Svane | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2023 | Frederik Svane | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Frederik Svane and Nihal Sarin?
In 11 recorded games, Frederik Svane has 3 wins, Nihal Sarin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Frederik Svane and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Frederik Svane and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.