Samuel Sevian vs Alexey Sarana
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Samuel Sevian and Alexey Sarana have played 35 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2017 and the most recent in May 2026. Sevian leads 14 wins to 12, with 9 draws (74% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Sarana with White | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 35 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Samuel Sevian | A Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Samuel Sevian | A Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | A Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com U20 Speed |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Alexey Sarana?
In 35 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 14 wins, Alexey Sarana has 12 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 35 games between them, from Jul 2017 to May 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.