Javokhir Sindarov vs Nihal Sarin
GM Javokhir Sindarov (2777) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Javokhir Sindarov and Nihal Sarin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2014 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Sindarov leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sindarov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindarov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sindarov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sindarov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool C |
| Mar 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Italian Game | 3rd President of UZB |
| Oct 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Javokhir Sindarov | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Italian Game | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Jun 2024 | Javokhir Sindarov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Javokhir Sindarov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Global Chess League |
| Nov 2022 | Javokhir Sindarov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game | WchT Final 13th |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | WchT Final 13th |
| Nov 2022 | Javokhir Sindarov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game | WchT Pool B 13th |
| Oct 2016 | Nihal Sarin | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch U12 |
| Sep 2014 | Nihal Sarin | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Javokhir Sindarov and Nihal Sarin?
In 14 recorded games, Javokhir Sindarov has 4 wins, Nihal Sarin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Javokhir Sindarov and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2014 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Javokhir Sindarov and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (4 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.