Patryk Cieslak vs Alexey Sarana
IM Patryk Cieslak (2511) · GM Alexey Sarana (2679)
Patryk Cieslak and Alexey Sarana have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2023 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Cieslak leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 61 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cieslak | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cieslak with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cieslak | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cieslak | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Patryk Cieslak | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1st 3-0 Thu 15th Oct 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Patryk Cieslak | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 17th Sep 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Patryk Cieslak | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Patryk Cieslak | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Patryk Cieslak | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Patryk Cieslak | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Patryk Cieslak | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Patryk Cieslak | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Patryk Cieslak | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Oct 2024 | Patryk Cieslak | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Patryk Cieslak | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Patryk Cieslak and Alexey Sarana?
In 11 recorded games, Patryk Cieslak has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Patryk Cieslak and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2023 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Patryk Cieslak and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.