Nihal Sarin vs Volodar Murzin
GM Nihal Sarin (2717) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Nihal Sarin and Volodar Murzin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Sarin leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarin | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarin with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Murzin with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarin | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarin | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Volodar Murzin | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Volodar Murzin | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jan 2025 | Volodar Murzin | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Italian Game | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Gelfand Challenge |
| Apr 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Baer Polgar Challenge |
| Aug 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Apr 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Candidates FED U16 Online |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nihal Sarin and Volodar Murzin?
In 12 recorded games, Nihal Sarin has 4 wins, Volodar Murzin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nihal Sarin and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Nihal Sarin and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.