Justin Sarkar vs Joshua Friedel
IM Justin Sarkar (2274) · GM Joshua Friedel (2544)
Justin Sarkar and Joshua Friedel have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Mar 2018. Sarkar leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarkar | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarkar with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Friedel with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarkar | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarkar | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Justin Sarkar | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Reykjavik Open |
| Jul 2012 | Joshua Friedel | Justin Sarkar | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 1st Washington Open |
| Jan 2012 | Justin Sarkar | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Northern California Open |
| May 2010 | Justin Sarkar | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19th Chicago Open |
| Apr 2010 | Justin Sarkar | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Philadelphia Open |
| Aug 2008 | Joshua Friedel | Justin Sarkar | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | New England Masters |
| Mar 2008 | Justin Sarkar | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 10th Foxwoods Open |
| Sep 2007 | Justin Sarkar | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Miami Open |
| Apr 2007 | Justin Sarkar | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9th Foxwoods Open |
| Jan 2000 | Justin Sarkar | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | ch-EASTERN Class 9th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Justin Sarkar and Joshua Friedel?
In 10 recorded games, Justin Sarkar has 3 wins, Joshua Friedel has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Justin Sarkar and Joshua Friedel played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Justin Sarkar and Joshua Friedel play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.