Levon Aronian vs Alexey Sarana
GM Levon Aronian (2724) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Levon Aronian and Alexey Sarana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in May 2025. Aronian leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarana with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Levon Aronian | A Sarana | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Levon Aronian | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chennai GM |
| Jun 2024 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Aug 2023 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jun 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Dec 2019 | Levon Aronian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Alexey Sarana?
In 11 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2019 to May 2025.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.