Pavel Eljanov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Pavel Eljanov (2664) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Pavel Eljanov and Alexey Sarana have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2019 and the most recent in May 2026. Eljanov leads 3 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eljanov with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Eljanov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | TCh-HUN 2025-26 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | AI Cup Div 2 W |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | AI Cup Div 2 W |
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | AI Cup Div 2 W |
| Sep 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | AI Cup Div 2 W |
| Jun 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual |
| Mar 2019 | Pavel Eljanov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Eljanov and Alexey Sarana?
In 19 recorded games, Pavel Eljanov has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 14 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Pavel Eljanov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Mar 2019 to May 2026.
What openings do Pavel Eljanov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.