Gata Kamsky vs Samuel Sevian
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Samuel Sevian (2701)
Gata Kamsky and Samuel Sevian have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2014 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Kamsky leads 7 wins to 5, with 8 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Sevian with White | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Sevian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Aug 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Aug 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Jul 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | London System | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| May 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | ChessKid Cup Div 3 L |
| May 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ChessKid Cup Div 3 L |
| Jul 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2016 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | US Masters Open |
| Aug 2015 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Washington Open 4th |
| May 2015 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 24th Chicago Open |
| Apr 2015 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-USA |
| Oct 2014 | Gata Kamsky | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Washington Congress |
| Apr 2014 | Samuel Sevian | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 8th Philadelphia Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Samuel Sevian?
In 20 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 7 wins, Samuel Sevian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Samuel Sevian played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Apr 2014 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Samuel Sevian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.