Yi Xu vs Alexey Sarana
GM Yi Xu (2449) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Yi Xu and Alexey Sarana have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2017 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Xu leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Xu | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Sarana with White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Xu | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Xu | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Yi Xu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Yi Xu | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Yi Xu | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Yi Xu | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Yi Xu | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Yi Xu | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Yi Xu | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Yi Xu | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2018 | Yi Xu | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2017 | Yi Xu | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yi Xu and Alexey Sarana?
In 10 recorded games, Yi Xu has 3 wins, Alexey Sarana has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Yi Xu and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2017 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Yi Xu and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.