Gata Kamsky vs Nihal Sarin
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Gata Kamsky and Nihal Sarin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Kamsky leads 3 wins to 3, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Sarin with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 54th Biel |
| Jul 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | London System | 54th Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Biel Rapid 54th |
| Jan 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open |
| May 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2018 | Nihal Sarin | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Reykjavik Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Nihal Sarin?
In 12 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 3 wins, Nihal Sarin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2018 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.