Nikita Petrov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Nikita Petrov (2555) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Nikita Petrov and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Petrov leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petrov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrov with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Sarana with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petrov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petrov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | N Petrov | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 25th European Teams |
| Jun 2025 | N Petrov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | TCh-AUT Rapid |
| May 2025 | N Petrov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Colle System | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz |
| Oct 2024 | N Petrov | A Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39th ECC Open |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Nikita Petrov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Nikita Petrov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Nikita Petrov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2020 | Nikita Petrov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | London System | Levitov Christmas Online Q1 |
| Sep 2019 | Nikita Petrov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Skolkovo Russian Rapid GP |
| Jun 2019 | Nikita Petrov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Petrov and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Nikita Petrov has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nikita Petrov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Nikita Petrov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.