Rinat Jumabayev vs Alexey Sarana
GM Rinat Jumabayev (2565) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Rinat Jumabayev and Alexey Sarana have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2019 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Jumabayev leads 5 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jumabayev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumabayev with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jumabayev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jumabayev | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Rinat Jumabayev | A Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B |
| Jun 2025 | A Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Rinat Jumabayev | A Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | World Rapid 2024 |
| Nov 2022 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 22 |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Nov 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Rinat Jumabayev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Saint Louis Winter A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Rinat Jumabayev and Alexey Sarana?
In 16 recorded games, Rinat Jumabayev has 5 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Rinat Jumabayev and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Nov 2019 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Rinat Jumabayev and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.