Pavel Smirnov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Pavel Smirnov (2460) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Pavel Smirnov and Alexey Sarana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Smirnov leads 1 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smirnov with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Sarana with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Smirnov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D42 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D3 |
| Sep 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D3 |
| Sep 2024 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D3 |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D3 |
| Jun 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Smirnov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jun 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jan 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Pavel Smirnov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Q3 |
| Dec 2020 | Pavel Smirnov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Q1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pavel Smirnov and Alexey Sarana?
In 12 recorded games, Pavel Smirnov has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Pavel Smirnov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Pavel Smirnov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.