Nihal Sarin vs Christopher Woojin Yoo
GM Nihal Sarin (2717) · GM Christopher Woojin Yoo (2607)
16
Sarin wins
7
draws
9
Yoo wins
32
games
Nihal Sarin and Christopher Woojin Yoo have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Sarin leads 16 wins to 9, with 7 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarin | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarin with White | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Yoo with White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarin | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarin | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Dunst Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | London System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | London System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | Junior Speed Qual |
| Apr 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Junior Speed Qual |
| Jun 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | Gelfand Challenge |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nihal Sarin and Christopher Woojin Yoo?
In 32 recorded games, Nihal Sarin has 16 wins, Christopher Woojin Yoo has 9 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Nihal Sarin and Christopher Woojin Yoo played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Nihal Sarin and Christopher Woojin Yoo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the London System (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.