Yangyi Yu vs Alexey Sarana
GM Yangyi Yu (2706) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Yangyi Yu and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Yu leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yu | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sarana with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yu | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yu | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Yangyi Yu | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool B |
| Jun 2026 | Yangyi Yu | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Jun 2024 | Yangyi Yu | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Mar 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yangyi Yu and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Yangyi Yu has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Yangyi Yu and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Yangyi Yu and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.