Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara vs Alexey Sarana
GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Alexey Sarana have played 49 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2021 and the most recent in May 2026. Alcantara leads 16 wins to 21 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (6 games). The average game between them lasted 64 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara with White | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Sarana with White | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 41 | 13 | 10 | 18 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 49 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | KazChess Masters RR 2025 |
| Mar 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | A Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | A Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | A Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Jul 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Speed Chess Q2 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Alexey Sarana?
In 49 recorded games, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 16 wins, Alexey Sarana has 21 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 49 games between them, from Mar 2021 to May 2026.
What openings do Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (6 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.