Rustam Rustamov vs Alexey Sarana
FM Rustam Rustamov (2352) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Rustam Rustamov and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2024 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Rustamov leads 0 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rustamov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustamov with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sarana with White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rustamov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rustamov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Rustam Rustamov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Rustam Rustamov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Rustam Rustamov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Rustam Rustamov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Rustam Rustamov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Rustam Rustamov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rustam Rustamov and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Rustam Rustamov has 0 wins, Alexey Sarana has 10 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Rustam Rustamov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2024 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Rustam Rustamov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.