Nihal Sarin vs Gukesh D
GM Nihal Sarin (2717) · GM Gukesh D (2717)
Nihal Sarin and Gukesh D have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Sarin leads 9 wins to 3, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Colle System (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarin | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarin with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| D with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarin | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarin | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Italian Game | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2022 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Colle System | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Nov 2021 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Catalan | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Aug 2021 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Riga Tech Rapid Open |
| Jun 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Sicilian | Gelfand Challenge |
| Apr 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Baer Polgar Challenge |
| May 2020 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Sukooon Resort Indian |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | FRA-chT Top 12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nihal Sarin and Gukesh D?
In 14 recorded games, Nihal Sarin has 9 wins, Gukesh D has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Nihal Sarin and Gukesh D played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2019 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Nihal Sarin and Gukesh D play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Colle System (1 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.