Meri Arabidze vs Alexey Sarana
IM Meri Arabidze (2409) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Meri Arabidze and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Arabidze leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabidze with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C09 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Meri Arabidze | A Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | A Sarana | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | A Sarana | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Meri Arabidze | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Meri Arabidze | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Meri Arabidze and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Meri Arabidze has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Meri Arabidze and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Meri Arabidze and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.