M. Amin Tabatabaei vs Alexey Sarana
GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
M. Amin Tabatabaei and Alexey Sarana have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2014 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Tabatabaei leads 7 wins to 7, with 8 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 64 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabatabaei with White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | A Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | A Sarana | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chennai GM |
| May 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| Dec 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Blitz 2023 |
| Aug 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Apr 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Apr 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5th Sharjah Masters |
| May 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2014 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between M. Amin Tabatabaei and Alexey Sarana?
In 22 recorded games, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 7 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have M. Amin Tabatabaei and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Sep 2014 to Jan 2026.
What openings do M. Amin Tabatabaei and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.