Mikhail Kobalia vs Alexey Sarana
GM Mikhail Kobalia (2529) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Mikhail Kobalia and Alexey Sarana have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Kobalia leads 4 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobalia with White | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Sarana with White | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kobalia | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Mikhail Kobalia | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Mikhail Kobalia | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Mikhail Kobalia | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Mikhail Kobalia | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2022 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Moscow Smyslov Memorial |
| Jul 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | London System | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Sep 2019 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Blitz 73rd |
| Aug 2018 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS 71st |
| Jul 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Mihail Kobalia | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2018 | Mihail Kobalia | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Kolomna Rapid Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Kobalia and Alexey Sarana?
In 24 recorded games, Mikhail Kobalia has 4 wins, Alexey Sarana has 14 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Mikhail Kobalia and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Mikhail Kobalia and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.