Alexey Sarana vs V Pranav
GM Alexey Sarana (2666) · GM V Pranav (2670)
Alexey Sarana and V Pranav have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Sarana leads 14 wins to 9, with 3 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Pranav with White | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| unknown | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Pranav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sarana,A | Pranav,V | 0-1 | Philidor | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Sarana,A | Pranav,V | 0-1 | Philidor | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Pranav,V | Sarana,A | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| May 2026 | Pranav,V | Sarana,A | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | KazChess Masters RR 2025 |
| Mar 2026 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Feb 2026 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | V Pranav | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | V Pranav | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | V Pranav | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | V Pranav | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | V Pranav | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Apr 2024 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Anand Pranav | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | V Pranav | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jul 2023 | Alexey Sarana | V Pranav | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | V Pranav | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bucharest Grand Prix |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Sarana | V Pranav | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | PRO League Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Alexey Sarana | V Pranav | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Novi Sad Serbia Open A |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | V Pranav | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | V Pranav | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Sarana | V Pranav | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and V Pranav?
In 26 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 14 wins, V Pranav has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and V Pranav played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and V Pranav play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Bogo-Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.