Nikolai Vlassov vs Alexey Sarana
IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Nikolai Vlassov and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in May 2026. Vlassov leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlassov with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Nikolai Vlassov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Q5 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolai Vlassov and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Nikolai Vlassov has 2 wins, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nikolai Vlassov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2020 to May 2026.
What openings do Nikolai Vlassov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.