Benjamin Bok vs Samuel Sevian
GM Benjamin Bok (2560) · GM Samuel Sevian (2701)
Benjamin Bok and Samuel Sevian have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2016 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Bok leads 5 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (75% 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 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bok | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bok with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Sevian with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bok | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bok | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Benjamin Bok | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | English Opening | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Apr 2023 | Benjamin Bok | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Spring-A playoff |
| Apr 2023 | Benjamin Bok | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Catalan | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Nov 2022 | Benjamin Bok | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Jul 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Benjamin Bok | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Benjamin Bok | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2021 | Benjamin Bok | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2018 | Samuel Sevian | Benjamin Bok | 1-0 | Catalan | Saint Louis Summer A |
| Dec 2017 | Samuel Sevian | Benjamin Bok | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| May 2017 | Benjamin Bok | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2016 | Samuel Sevian | Benjamin Bok | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 78th Tata Steel Challengers |
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What is the head-to-head score between Benjamin Bok and Samuel Sevian?
In 16 recorded games, Benjamin Bok has 5 wins, Samuel Sevian has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Benjamin Bok and Samuel Sevian played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 2016 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Benjamin Bok and Samuel Sevian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.