Varuzhan Akobian vs Alexey Sarana
GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Varuzhan Akobian and Alexey Sarana have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2019 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Akobian leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Akobian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akobian with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Akobian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Akobian | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D61 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | A Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | A Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | A Sarana | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | A Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | A Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2021 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Varuzhan Akobian | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz Open |
| Nov 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | English Opening | Saint Louis Winter A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Varuzhan Akobian and Alexey Sarana?
In 13 recorded games, Varuzhan Akobian has 2 wins, Alexey Sarana has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Varuzhan Akobian and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2019 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Varuzhan Akobian and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.