Zbigniew Pakleza vs Alexey Sarana
GM Zbigniew Pakleza (2499) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Zbigniew Pakleza and Alexey Sarana have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Pakleza leads 1 wins to 21 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (96% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakleza with White | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Sarana with White | 16 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E54 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | A Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | A Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | A Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | A Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | TCh-AUT Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2021 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2018 | Alexey Sarana | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1/2-1/2 | London System | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zbigniew Pakleza and Alexey Sarana?
In 23 recorded games, Zbigniew Pakleza has 1 wins, Alexey Sarana has 21 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Zbigniew Pakleza and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jan 2018 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Zbigniew Pakleza and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (6 games), followed by the London System (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.