Harsha Bharathakoti vs Alexey Sarana
GM Harsha Bharathakoti (2510) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Harsha Bharathakoti and Alexey Sarana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2014 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Bharathakoti leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bharathakoti | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharathakoti with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bharathakoti | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bharathakoti | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Harsha Bharathakoti | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2025 | B Harsha | A Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Harsha Bharathakoti | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Harsha Bharathakoti | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Harsha Bharathakoti | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Harsha Bharathakoti | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Harsha Bharathakoti | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Harsha Bharathakoti | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Harsha Bharathakoti | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Harsha Bharathakoti | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2014 | Alexey Sarana | Harsha Bharathakoti | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Harsha Bharathakoti and Alexey Sarana?
In 11 recorded games, Harsha Bharathakoti has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Harsha Bharathakoti and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2014 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Harsha Bharathakoti and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.