Vahap Sanal vs Anton Korobov
GM Vahap Sanal (2542) · GM Anton Korobov (2609)
Vahap Sanal and Anton Korobov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sanal leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sanal | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanal with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Korobov with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sanal | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sanal | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Anton Korobov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | TCh-TUR Super League 2026 |
| Feb 2024 | Vahap Sanal | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Anton Korobov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Anton Korobov | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Anton Korobov | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23rd ch-EU |
| Jan 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Anton Korobov | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2020 | Anton Korobov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2018 | Anton Korobov | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19th ch-EU |
| Jun 2017 | Vahap Sanal | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | English Opening | 18th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vahap Sanal and Anton Korobov?
In 14 recorded games, Vahap Sanal has 5 wins, Anton Korobov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Vahap Sanal and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jun 2017 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Vahap Sanal and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.