Kirill Alekseenko vs Vahap Sanal
GM Kirill Alekseenko (2656) · GM Vahap Sanal (2555)
Kirill Alekseenko and Vahap Sanal have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2012 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Alekseenko leads 8 wins to 1, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alekseenko | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekseenko with White | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sanal with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alekseenko | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alekseenko | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | V Sanal | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3rd Elllobregat Open |
| Dec 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Kirill Alekseenko | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jan 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Kirill Alekseenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18th Gibraltar Masters |
| Jul 2019 | Kirill Alekseenko | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Scotch Game | chT-TUR |
| Dec 2018 | Kirill Alekseenko | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2015 | Kirill Alekseenko | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch U18 |
| Dec 2013 | Kirill Alekseenko | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch U16 |
| Oct 2013 | Kirill Alekseenko | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23rd ch-EU U16 |
| Jun 2012 | Kirill Alekseenko | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Kirill Alekseenko and Vahap Sanal?
In 11 recorded games, Kirill Alekseenko has 8 wins, Vahap Sanal has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Kirill Alekseenko and Vahap Sanal played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2012 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Kirill Alekseenko and Vahap Sanal play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.