Mark Timmermans vs Alexey Sarana
IM Mark Timmermans (2418) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Mark Timmermans and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2020 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Timmermans leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Orangutan opening (5 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Timmermans | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmermans with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Timmermans | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Timmermans | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Mark Timmermans | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Mark Timmermans | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Mark Timmermans | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Mark Timmermans | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Mark Timmermans | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Mark Timmermans | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Mark Timmermans | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Mark Timmermans | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Mark Timmermans | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Mark Timmermans | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Mark Timmermans | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Mark Timmermans | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mark Timmermans and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Mark Timmermans has 2 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Mark Timmermans and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2020 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Mark Timmermans and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Orangutan opening (5 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.