Levon Aronian vs Nihal Sarin
GM Levon Aronian (2725) · GM Nihal Sarin (2709)
Levon Aronian and Nihal Sarin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Aronian leads 6 wins to 3, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronian with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sarin with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Aronian | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Levon Aronian | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Jun 2026 | Levon Aronian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C |
| Jun 2026 | Levon Aronian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| May 2025 | Levon Aronian | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | chT-World Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | English Opening: Chimer System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Olympiad-44 |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Levon Aronian | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Levon Aronian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Tata Steel India Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Levon Aronian and Nihal Sarin?
In 14 recorded games, Levon Aronian has 6 wins, Nihal Sarin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Levon Aronian and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Levon Aronian and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.