Richard Rapport vs Nihal Sarin
GM Richard Rapport (2729) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Richard Rapport and Nihal Sarin have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Rapport leads 7 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rapport | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapport with White | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Sarin with White | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rapport | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 27 | 5 | 9 | 13 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rapport | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Indian Defense | V Menorca Cerrado 2026 |
| Aug 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Richard Rapport | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Richard Rapport and Nihal Sarin?
In 32 recorded games, Richard Rapport has 7 wins, Nihal Sarin has 14 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Richard Rapport and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Mar 2018 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Richard Rapport and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the King's Gambit (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.