Yuriy Kuzubov vs Nihal Sarin
GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Yuriy Kuzubov and Nihal Sarin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Kuzubov leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuzubov with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sarin with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 4th UZB President Masters |
| Sep 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| May 2025 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| May 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 37th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jul 2019 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-TUR |
| Jul 2018 | Nihal Sarin | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-TUR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yuriy Kuzubov and Nihal Sarin?
In 10 recorded games, Yuriy Kuzubov has 0 wins, Nihal Sarin has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Yuriy Kuzubov and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Yuriy Kuzubov and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.