Matvey Galchenko vs Nihal Sarin
IM Matvey Galchenko (2440) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Matvey Galchenko and Nihal Sarin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2023 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Galchenko leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Attack (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galchenko with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Sarin with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Galchenko | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Matvey Galchenko and Nihal Sarin?
In 11 recorded games, Matvey Galchenko has 1 wins, Nihal Sarin has 10 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Matvey Galchenko and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2023 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Matvey Galchenko and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Attack (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.