Rasmus Svane vs Vahap Sanal
GM Rasmus Svane (2610) · GM Vahap Sanal (2544)
Rasmus Svane and Vahap Sanal have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2009 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Svane leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Svane | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svane with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sanal with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Svane | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Svane | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Vahap Sanal | Rasmus Svane | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 |
| May 2025 | Rasmus Svane | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Rasmus Svane | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Rasmus Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Wch Rapid |
| May 2021 | Rasmus Svane | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Arena May 8th |
| May 2021 | Rasmus Svane | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Mar 2021 | Vahap Sanal | Rasmus Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Sep 2009 | Vahap Sanal | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-EU U12 19th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rasmus Svane and Vahap Sanal?
In 10 recorded games, Rasmus Svane has 2 wins, Vahap Sanal has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Rasmus Svane and Vahap Sanal played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2009 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Rasmus Svane and Vahap Sanal play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.