Wesley So vs Nihal Sarin
GM Wesley So (2765) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Wesley So and Nihal Sarin have played 47 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. So leads 19 wins to 12, with 16 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | So | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So with White | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Sarin with White | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | So | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 35 | 15 | 9 | 11 |
| Rapid | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | So | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 47 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Jan 2026 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 0-1 | Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Nov 2024 | Nihal Sarin | W So | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | W So | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Nihal Sarin | W So | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Chimer System | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Catalan | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Wesley So | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Speed Chess |
| Dec 2021 | Wesley So | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Speed Chess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Wesley So and Nihal Sarin?
In 47 recorded games, Wesley So has 19 wins, Nihal Sarin has 12 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Wesley So and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 47 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Wesley So and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.