Haik M. Martirosyan vs Nihal Sarin
GM Haik M. Martirosyan (2662) · GM Nihal Sarin (2718)
Haik M. Martirosyan and Nihal Sarin have played 64 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2019 and the most recent in May 2026. Martirosyan leads 18 wins to 34 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (13 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Martirosyan | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martirosyan with White | 33 | 13 | 3 | 17 |
| Sarin with White | 31 | 5 | 9 | 17 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Martirosyan | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 58 | 14 | 11 | 33 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Martirosyan | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 64 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Martirosyan,Haik M. | Nihal,Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Asrian Mem Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | chT-World Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Sicilian | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Junior Speed Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Haik M. Martirosyan and Nihal Sarin?
In 64 recorded games, Haik M. Martirosyan has 18 wins, Nihal Sarin has 34 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Haik M. Martirosyan and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 64 games between them, from Mar 2019 to May 2026.
What openings do Haik M. Martirosyan and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (13 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.