Jay Bonin vs Justin Sarkar
IM Jay Bonin (2080) · IM Justin Sarkar (2274)
Jay Bonin and Justin Sarkar have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2001 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Bonin leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian: Sämisch (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bonin | Draws | Sarkar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonin with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sarkar with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bonin | Draws | Sarkar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bonin | Draws | Sarkar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | J Bonin | J Sarkar | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2020 | Jitu Sarkar | Jay Bonin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | New York Marshall Spring IM |
| Jan 2014 | Justin Sarkar | Jay Bonin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Foxwoods Open |
| Oct 2008 | Justin Sarkar | Jay Bonin | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | ch-New York Marshall CC 92nd |
| Sep 2008 | Jay Bonin | Justin Sarkar | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-New York State 130th |
| Dec 2007 | Justin Sarkar | Jay Bonin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-New York Marshall CC 91st |
| Dec 2006 | Jay Bonin | Justin Sarkar | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-New York Marshall CC 90th |
| Sep 2005 | Justin Sarkar | Jay Bonin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-New York State 127th |
| Jun 2004 | Justin Sarkar | Jay Bonin | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | New York St John Uni |
| Jun 2001 | Justin Sarkar | Jay Bonin | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | St John's University |
| Jun 2001 | Jay Bonin | Justin Sarkar | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | New York Smartchess.com |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jay Bonin and Justin Sarkar?
In 11 recorded games, Jay Bonin has 2 wins, Justin Sarkar has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Jay Bonin and Justin Sarkar played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2001 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Jay Bonin and Justin Sarkar play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian: Sämisch (1 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.