Hans Moke Niemann vs Alexey Sarana
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Hans Moke Niemann and Alexey Sarana have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Niemann leads 7 wins to 4, with 7 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 62 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tuesday |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Julius Baer GenCup D3 W |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| Apr 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Speed Super Swiss Final |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Speed Super Swiss Final |
| Oct 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Plovdiv Round Table U21 Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Alexey Sarana?
In 18 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 7 wins, Alexey Sarana has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.