Maksim Chigaev vs Alexey Sarana
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Maksim Chigaev and Alexey Sarana have played 45 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2014 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Chigaev leads 8 wins to 26 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Sarana with White | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| Rapid | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E20 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 45 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | KazChess Masters Almaty 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | KazChess Masters |
| Jul 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | A Sarana | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Singapore Olympic Esports Final |
| Jun 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Singapore Olympic Esports Final |
| Jun 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Singapore Olympic Esports Final |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Bucharest Grand Prix |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Nov 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | 5th Sharjah Masters |
| May 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Anti-Grünfeld | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | London System | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Aug 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Apr 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Cheboksary Sergievskiy Memorial Rapid |
| Apr 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | English Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Alexey Sarana?
In 45 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 8 wins, Alexey Sarana has 26 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 45 games between them, from Aug 2014 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.