Steven Zierk vs Alexey Sarana
GM Steven Zierk (2487) · GM Alexey Sarana (2679)
Steven Zierk and Alexey Sarana have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Zierk leads 4 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zierk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zierk with White | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zierk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zierk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Steven Zierk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Steven Zierk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Steven Zierk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Steven Zierk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Steven Zierk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Steven Zierk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Steven Zierk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Steven Zierk and Alexey Sarana?
In 16 recorded games, Steven Zierk has 4 wins, Alexey Sarana has 12 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Steven Zierk and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 2019 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Steven Zierk and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.