Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Nihal Sarin
GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda (2743) · GM Nihal Sarin (2718)
Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Nihal Sarin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Duda leads 6 wins to 4, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Duda | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duda with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Sarin with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Duda | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Duda | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Esports World Cup A 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Esports World Cup A 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Open Playoffs |
| Feb 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Oct 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Nihal Sarin?
In 16 recorded games, Jan-Krzysztof Duda has 6 wins, Nihal Sarin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.