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Maxim Matlakov vs Alexey Sarana

GM Maxim Matlakov (2596) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)

8
Matlakov wins
12
draws
9
Sarana wins
29
games

Maxim Matlakov and Alexey Sarana have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Matlakov leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesMatlakovDrawsSarana
Matlakov with White14374
Sarana with White15555

Results by time format

FormatGamesMatlakovDrawsSarana
Blitz20677
Rapid7241
Classical2011

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesMatlakovDrawsSarana
D35Indian Defense5113
E11Catalan3030
E04Catalan2110
B50Sicilian: Moscow Variation2110
E06Indian Defense2020
D03Torre Attack1010
D02Queen's Pawn Game1001
A33English Opening1100

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Aug 2026Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana0-1Nimzo-Larsen Attack1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026
Dec 2025Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1-0CatalanWorld Blitz 2025
Oct 2025Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue
Dec 2024Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana0-1Queen's Pawn GameTitled Tue Early
Feb 2024Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemChessable Masters Div 3 Win
Feb 2024Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana0-1CatalanChessable Masters Div 3 Win
Feb 2024Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1-0Indian Defense: Seirawan AttackChessable Masters Div 3 Win
Feb 2024Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseChessable Masters Div 3 Win
Aug 2023Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2Torre AttackSpeed Chess Q2 Sw
Aug 2023Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1-0Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
Jul 2023Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationTitled Tue Early
Jun 2023Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseAimchess Play In Open
May 2023Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov0-1Indian DefenseTitled Tue Early
Feb 2023Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2CatalanAirthings Masters Play In
Oct 2022Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov0-1English OpeningTitled Tue Early
Aug 2022Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2English OpeningChess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss
Jun 2022Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1-0CatalanChess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss
Apr 2022Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1-0Indian DefenseChess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss
Apr 2022Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1-0Sicilian: Moscow VariationChess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss
Mar 2022Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Early
Mar 2022Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2CatalanChess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss
Mar 2022Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
Mar 2022Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2CatalanChess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss
Jan 2022Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1-0Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationKazan Mayors Cup
Dec 2020Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1-0Indian Defense44th Moscow-St Petersburg
Dec 2020Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana0-1Sicilian: Alapin44th Moscow-St Petersburg
Nov 2020Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2English OpeningTitled Tue
Sep 2020Maxim MatlakovAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2CatalanCheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid
Aug 2019Alexey SaranaMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Slav Defense72nd ch-RUS
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Alexey Sarana?

In 29 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 8 wins, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.

How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Alexey Sarana played each other?

Our database records 29 games between them, from Aug 2019 to Aug 2026.

What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (5 games), followed by the Catalan (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.