Qingyu Yuan vs Alexey Sarana
Qingyu Yuan (2247) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Qingyu Yuan and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in May 2026. Yuan leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yuan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuan with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sarana with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yuan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| unknown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yuan | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Sarana,A | Yuan,Qingyu | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 |
| May 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Qingyu Yuan | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Qingyu Yuan | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Qingyu Yuan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Qingyu Yuan | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Qingyu Yuan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Qingyu Yuan | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Qingyu Yuan | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Qingyu Yuan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Qingyu Yuan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Qingyu Yuan and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Qingyu Yuan has 2 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Qingyu Yuan and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2021 to May 2026.
What openings do Qingyu Yuan and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.