Vincent Keymer vs Alexey Sarana
GM Vincent Keymer (2767) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Vincent Keymer and Alexey Sarana have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Keymer leads 10 wins to 4, with 6 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Keymer | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keymer with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Keymer | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Keymer | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 87th Tata Steel Masters |
| Oct 2024 | Vincent Keymer | A Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 39th ECC Open |
| Aug 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Rubinstein Memorial 60th |
| May 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| Sep 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Bundesliga 2021-22 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Vincent Keymer | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Vincent Keymer | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 21st ch-EU |
| Dec 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Levitov Christmas Online Q1 |
| Oct 2020 | Vincent Keymer | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jun 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vincent Keymer and Alexey Sarana?
In 20 recorded games, Vincent Keymer has 10 wins, Alexey Sarana has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vincent Keymer and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Vincent Keymer and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.