Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian vs Alexey Sarana
GM Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (2543) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Alexey Sarana have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Mekhitarian leads 3 wins to 17 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (5 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mekhitarian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhitarian with White | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Sarana with White | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mekhitarian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mekhitarian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tuesday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Jul 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Alexey Sarana?
In 20 recorded games, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 17 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (5 games), followed by the Philidor (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.