Yuriy Kuzubov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Yuriy Kuzubov and Alexey Sarana have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2024. Kuzubov leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuzubov with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Sarana with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E15 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | AI Cup Div 2 L |
| Sep 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | AI Cup Div 2 L |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 23rd ch-EU |
| Oct 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B4 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B3 |
| Oct 2022 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 |
| Feb 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yuriy Kuzubov and Alexey Sarana?
In 13 recorded games, Yuriy Kuzubov has 4 wins, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Yuriy Kuzubov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Apr 2024.
What openings do Yuriy Kuzubov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.