Santosh Gujrathi Vidit vs Nihal Sarin
GM Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (2697) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Nihal Sarin have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Vidit leads 6 wins to 6, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vidit | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidit with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Sarin with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vidit | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vidit | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A10 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Jan 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Catalan | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Aug 2025 | S Vidit | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Quantbox Chennai GM |
| Nov 2024 | S Vidit | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Nihal Sarin | S Vidit | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Nihal Sarin | S Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 0-1 | Indian Defense | MPL Indian Chess Tour N3 |
| Dec 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1-0 | English Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2018 | Nihal Sarin | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Nihal Sarin?
In 17 recorded games, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit has 6 wins, Nihal Sarin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Santosh Gujrathi Vidit and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.