Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Alexey Sarana have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Zakhartsov leads 0 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Sarana with White | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Apr 2021 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Nov 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Skolkovo Russian Rapid GP |
| Feb 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15th Moscow Open-F |
| Apr 2017 | Alexey Sarana | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Alexey Sarana?
In 16 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 0 wins, Alexey Sarana has 14 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.