Nils Grandelius vs Alexey Sarana
GM Nils Grandelius (2603) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Nils Grandelius and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Grandelius leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandelius with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grandelius | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Mar 2025 | Nils Grandelius | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Nils Grandelius | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Nils Grandelius | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Nov 2023 | Nils Grandelius | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Nils Grandelius | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Julius Baer Play In |
| Nov 2022 | Nils Grandelius | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Sep 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2020 | Nils Grandelius | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nils Grandelius and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Nils Grandelius has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nils Grandelius and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2020 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Nils Grandelius and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.