Leinier Dominguez Perez vs Alexey Sarana
GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (2732) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Leinier Dominguez Perez and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2023 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Perez leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Perez | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perez with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Perez | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Perez | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | A Sarana | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B |
| Jul 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | AI Cup Play In |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Leinier Dominguez Perez and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Leinier Dominguez Perez has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Leinier Dominguez Perez and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2023 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Leinier Dominguez Perez and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Four Knights (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.