Nihal Sarin vs Pranesh M
GM Nihal Sarin (2709) · GM Pranesh M (2674)
Nihal Sarin and Pranesh M have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Sarin leads 7 wins to 5, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarin | Draws | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarin with White | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| M with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarin | Draws | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarin | Draws | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Finals |
| Sep 2026 | Pranesh M | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Finals |
| Sep 2026 | Pranesh M | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Jul 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Quantbox Chennai GM 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2026 | Pranesh M | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Scotch Game | TCh-FRA Top 16 Haute 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | World Blitz 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Pranesh M | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Fujairah Global Superstar |
| Jul 2025 | Pranesh M | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Oct 2024 | Pranesh M | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 8th Sitges Sunway Open |
| Apr 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Pranesh M | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nihal Sarin and Pranesh M?
In 16 recorded games, Nihal Sarin has 7 wins, Pranesh M has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Nihal Sarin and Pranesh M played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Nihal Sarin and Pranesh M play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.