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Vugar Rasulov vs Alexey Sarana

GM Vugar Rasulov (2538) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)

8
Rasulov wins
5
draws
22
Sarana wins
35
games

Vugar Rasulov and Alexey Sarana have played 35 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2018 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Rasulov leads 8 wins to 22 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesRasulovDrawsSarana
Rasulov with White12237
Sarana with White236215

Results by time format

FormatGamesRasulovDrawsSarana
Blitz348422
Rapid1010

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesRasulovDrawsSarana
E49Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System2101
D35Indian Defense2011
D36Indian Defense2020
E20Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation2110
B50Sicilian1001
B52Sicilian: Moscow Variation1001
A50Indian Defense1001
B22Sicilian: Alapin1001

Most recent 30 of 35 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Feb 2026Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov0-1Pirc Defense2nd 3-0 Thursday
Feb 2026Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Grünfeld DefenseTitled Tue
Jan 2026Vugar RasulovAlexey Sarana0-1Sicilian1st 3-0 Thursday
Dec 2025A SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Indian Defense2nd 3-0 Thursday
Dec 2025A SaranaVugar Rasulov0-1Indian Defense2nd 3-0 Thursday
Oct 2025A SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025A SaranaVugar Rasulov0-1Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch VariationComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Vugar RasulovA Sarana0-1Indian DefenseComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Vugar RasulovA Sarana1/2-1/2Indian DefenseComet Open Titled Winners
Sep 2025A SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Slav DefenseTitled Tue
Jul 2025A SaranaVugar Rasulov1/2-1/2PhilidorTitled Tue Late
Jun 2025A SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Slav DefenseTitled Tue Late
Apr 2025Vugar RasulovA Sarana1/2-1/2Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
Mar 2025A SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Italian Game: Two Knights DefenseTitled Tue Early
Dec 2024A SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Bogo-Indian DefenseTitled Tue Early
May 2024Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Queen's Gambit AcceptedTitled Tue Late
Dec 2023Vugar RasulovAlexey Sarana0-1Sicilian: AlapinTitled Tue Late
Dec 2023Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Late
Aug 2023Vugar RasulovAlexey Sarana0-1Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
Aug 2023Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Queen's Gambit DeclinedTitled Tue Early
May 2023Vugar RasulovAlexey Sarana1-0Sicilian: NajdorfChessKid Cup Play In
Dec 2022Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Late
Nov 2022Vugar RasulovAlexey Sarana0-1Sicilian: Moscow VariationTitled Tue Late
Nov 2022Vugar RasulovAlexey Sarana0-1Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
Oct 2022Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemTitled Tue Late
Aug 2022Vugar RasulovAlexey Sarana1/2-1/2Indian DefenseChess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss
Oct 2021Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov0-1Queen's Indian DefenseTitled Tue
May 2021Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch VariationTitled Arena May 8th
May 2021Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0King's Indian Defense: Averbakh SystemTitled Arena May 8th
May 2021Alexey SaranaVugar Rasulov1-0Queen's Gambit AcceptedTitled Arena May 8th
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Vugar Rasulov and Alexey Sarana?

In 35 recorded games, Vugar Rasulov has 8 wins, Alexey Sarana has 22 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.

How many times have Vugar Rasulov and Alexey Sarana played each other?

Our database records 35 games between them, from Jun 2018 to Feb 2026.

What openings do Vugar Rasulov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.