Igor Kovalenko vs Alexey Sarana
GM Igor Kovalenko (2672) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Igor Kovalenko and Alexey Sarana have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2013 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Kovalenko leads 5 wins to 5, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalenko with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Igor Kovalenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jul 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer Play In |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Igor Kovalenko | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2018 | Igor Kovalenko | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Alexey Sarana | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-EU blitz |
| Jun 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening | Albena Open A |
| May 2013 | Igor Kovalenko | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35th Nezhmetdinov Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Kovalenko and Alexey Sarana?
In 13 recorded games, Igor Kovalenko has 5 wins, Alexey Sarana has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Igor Kovalenko and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2013 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Igor Kovalenko and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.