Nitzan Steinberg vs Alexey Sarana
GM Nitzan Steinberg (2560) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Nitzan Steinberg and Alexey Sarana have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Steinberg leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinberg with White | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Sarana with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Nitzan Steinberg | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Nitzan Steinberg | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2021 | Nitzan Steinberg | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nitzan Steinberg and Alexey Sarana?
In 13 recorded games, Nitzan Steinberg has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nitzan Steinberg and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Nitzan Steinberg and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.