Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Alexey Sarana
GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov (2509) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Alexey Sarana have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Tsydypov leads 6 wins to 3, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsydypov with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sarana with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open |
| May 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Dec 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Rapid |
| May 2021 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Apr 2021 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Apr 2021 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| May 2019 | Alexey Sarana | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 26th chT-RUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Alexey Sarana?
In 13 recorded games, Zhamsaran Tsydypov has 6 wins, Alexey Sarana has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.