Maksim Chigaev vs Nihal Sarin
GM Maksim Chigaev (2635) · GM Nihal Sarin (2718)
Maksim Chigaev and Nihal Sarin have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Chigaev leads 5 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ? | ? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Maksim Chigaev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| Jun 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3rd Menorca Open |
| Dec 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
| May 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Oct 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Feb 2019 | Maksim Chigaev | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Nihal Sarin?
In 20 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 5 wins, Nihal Sarin has 8 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Feb 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.