Narayanan S L vs Nihal Sarin
GM Narayanan S L (2581) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Narayanan S L and Nihal Sarin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. L leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | L | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | L | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | L | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Narayanan S L | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | World Blitz 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Narayanan S L | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Fujairah Global Superstar |
| Nov 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Narayanan S L | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Narayanan S L | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Narayanan S L | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jan 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2022 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | MPL Indian Chess Tour N3 |
| Dec 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Narayanan S L and Nihal Sarin?
In 10 recorded games, Narayanan S L has 2 wins, Nihal Sarin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Narayanan S L and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Narayanan S L and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Torre Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.