Nodirbek Yakubboev vs Nihal Sarin
GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (2685) · GM Nihal Sarin (2718)
Nodirbek Yakubboev and Nihal Sarin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Yakubboev leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakubboev with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Sarin with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yakubboev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 |
| Mar 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Mar 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Mar 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Dec 2025 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Réti Opening | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Olympiad-44 |
| Jun 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Asian Continental blitz Open |
| Jun 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | London System | 18th Asian Continental Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nodirbek Yakubboev and Nihal Sarin?
In 10 recorded games, Nodirbek Yakubboev has 1 wins, Nihal Sarin has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Nodirbek Yakubboev and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Nodirbek Yakubboev and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.