Mustafa Yilmaz vs Alexey Sarana
GM Mustafa Yilmaz (2556) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Mustafa Yilmaz and Alexey Sarana have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Yilmaz leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yilmaz | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yilmaz with White | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yilmaz | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yilmaz | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A Sarana | M Yilmaz | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 25th European Teams |
| Mar 2024 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Aimchess Play In Match |
| Jun 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Aimchess Play In Match |
| May 2022 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5th Sharjah Masters |
| Nov 2021 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Jul 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34th Leon Blitz Open |
| May 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Arena May 8th |
| May 2021 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Apr 2021 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Dec 2019 | Mustafa Yilmaz | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Mustafa Yilmaz | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mustafa Yilmaz and Alexey Sarana?
In 13 recorded games, Mustafa Yilmaz has 4 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Mustafa Yilmaz and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Mustafa Yilmaz and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.