Yi Wei vs Nihal Sarin
GM Yi Wei (2758) · GM Nihal Sarin (2709)
Yi Wei and Nihal Sarin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2026 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Wei leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wei | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wei with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wei | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wei | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Yi Wei | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 41st European Chess Club Cup 2026 | Open |
| Sep 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Yi Wei | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Aug 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Esports World Cup A 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Yi Wei | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Esports World Cup A 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Esports World Cup A 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Yi Wei | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jan 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Yi Wei | 1-0 | London System | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Yi Wei | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Yi Wei | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yi Wei and Nihal Sarin?
In 10 recorded games, Yi Wei has 0 wins, Nihal Sarin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Yi Wei and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2026 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Yi Wei and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.