Khagan Ahmad vs Alexey Sarana
IM Khagan Ahmad (2480) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Khagan Ahmad and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2024 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Ahmad leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ahmad | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ahmad | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ahmad | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Khagan Ahmad | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | A Sarana | Khagan Ahmad | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Khagan Ahmad | A Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Khagan Ahmad | A Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | Khagan Ahmad | A Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Khagan Ahmad | A Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Khagan Ahmad | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | A Sarana | Khagan Ahmad | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25th ch-EUR Indiv |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Khagan Ahmad | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Khagan Ahmad | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Khagan Ahmad and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Khagan Ahmad has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Khagan Ahmad and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2024 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Khagan Ahmad and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.