Johan-Sebastian Christiansen vs Alexey Sarana
GM Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (2647) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Johan-Sebastian Christiansen and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2017 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Christiansen leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansen with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarana with White | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Christiansen | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | A Sarana | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | World Rapid 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Bundesliga 2024-25 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2018 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2017 | Alexey Sarana | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 56th Wch U20 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Johan-Sebastian Christiansen and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Johan-Sebastian Christiansen has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Johan-Sebastian Christiansen and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2017 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Johan-Sebastian Christiansen and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.