Vladimir Fedoseev vs Nihal Sarin
GM Vladimir Fedoseev (2692) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Vladimir Fedoseev and Nihal Sarin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Fedoseev leads 4 wins to 2, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fedoseev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedoseev with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Sarin with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fedoseev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fedoseev | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-ESP Rapid |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2021 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Belgrade Serbia Open |
| Jan 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| May 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Mar 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 3rd Sharjah Masters |
| Feb 2019 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2018 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Blitz |
Interactive board, all 16 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Fedoseev and Nihal Sarin?
In 16 recorded games, Vladimir Fedoseev has 4 wins, Nihal Sarin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Vladimir Fedoseev and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Vladimir Fedoseev and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.