Nodirbek Yakubboev vs Alexey Sarana
GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (2685) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Nodirbek Yakubboev and Alexey Sarana have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Yakubboev leads 4 wins to 4, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakubboev with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Sarana with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2024 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 39th ECC Open |
| Sep 2024 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-45 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | UzChess Cup Masters 2024 |
| Jan 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Cappelle Online Blitz Open |
| Oct 2021 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Speed Super Swiss Final |
| Oct 2021 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Speed Super Swiss Final |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess GP4 |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Tetraktys Concept Mgmt |
| Dec 2018 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nodirbek Yakubboev and Alexey Sarana?
In 13 recorded games, Nodirbek Yakubboev has 4 wins, Alexey Sarana has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Nodirbek Yakubboev and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Nodirbek Yakubboev and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.