Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Alexey Sarana have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Mamedyarov leads 7 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamedyarov with White | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mamedyarov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A88 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | A Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | World Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 25th European Teams |
| Aug 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Slav Defense | AI Cup Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Sep 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Feb 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz |
| Jan 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jan 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Dec 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Jan 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Dec 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Alexey Sarana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| Oct 2017 | Alexey Sarana | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Rat Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Alexey Sarana?
In 22 recorded games, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 7 wins, Alexey Sarana has 8 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Oct 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.