Matthias Bluebaum vs Nihal Sarin
GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Matthias Bluebaum and Nihal Sarin have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2017 and the most recent in May 2026. Bluebaum leads 2 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bluebaum | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebaum with White | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Sarin with White | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bluebaum | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bluebaum | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jun 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Polish Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-World Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | London System | Olympiad-44 |
| Dec 2019 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2018 | Nihal Sarin | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
| Mar 2017 | Matthias Bluebaum | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st Sharjah Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Matthias Bluebaum and Nihal Sarin?
In 21 recorded games, Matthias Bluebaum has 2 wins, Nihal Sarin has 12 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Matthias Bluebaum and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Mar 2017 to May 2026.
What openings do Matthias Bluebaum and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.