Sergey Volkov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Sergey Volkov (2382) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Sergey Volkov and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2016 and the most recent in Mar 2023. Volkov leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Volkov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sarana with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Volkov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Volkov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Sergey Volkov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Play In Match |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chessable Play In Match |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chessable Play In Match |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Sep 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Apr 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Cheboksary Sergievskiy Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2018 | Sergey Volkov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Kolomna Rapid Open |
| Oct 2017 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 25th Chigorin Memorial |
| Jan 2017 | Sergey Volkov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Dvorkovich Memorial Open |
| Jun 2016 | Alexey Sarana | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergey Volkov and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Sergey Volkov has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sergey Volkov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2016 to Mar 2023.
What openings do Sergey Volkov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (5 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.