Mamikon Gharibyan vs Alexey Sarana
GM Mamikon Gharibyan (2485) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Mamikon Gharibyan and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Gharibyan leads 5 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gharibyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gharibyan with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gharibyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| unknown | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gharibyan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gharibyan,Mamikon | Sarana,A | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Sarana,A | Gharibyan,Mamikon | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Sarana,A | Gharibyan,Mamikon | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Gharibyan,Mamikon | Sarana,A | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Mamikon Gharibyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Mamikon Gharibyan | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | A Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Mamikon Gharibyan | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Mamikon Gharibyan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Mamikon Gharibyan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Mamikon Gharibyan | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Mamikon Gharibyan | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mamikon Gharibyan and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Mamikon Gharibyan has 5 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Mamikon Gharibyan and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2019 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Mamikon Gharibyan and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.