Vugar Rasulov vs Nihal Sarin
GM Vugar Rasulov (2538) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Vugar Rasulov and Nihal Sarin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Rasulov leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Anderssen's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasulov with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rasulov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Vugar Rasulov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Jun 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | AI Cup Play In |
| Sep 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Jun 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vugar Rasulov and Nihal Sarin?
In 10 recorded games, Vugar Rasulov has 3 wins, Nihal Sarin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Vugar Rasulov and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Vugar Rasulov and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Anderssen's opening (1 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.