Grigoriy Oparin vs Nihal Sarin
GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Grigoriy Oparin and Nihal Sarin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Oparin leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Anderssen's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Oparin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oparin with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sarin with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Oparin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Oparin | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D32 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2025 | Nihal Sarin | G Oparin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jan 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Dec 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 |
| Jun 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Dec 2018 | Nihal Sarin | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Grigoriy Oparin and Nihal Sarin?
In 11 recorded games, Grigoriy Oparin has 2 wins, Nihal Sarin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Grigoriy Oparin and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Grigoriy Oparin and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Anderssen's opening (1 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.