Samuel Sevian vs Aleksey Dreev
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Aleksey Dreev (2577)
Samuel Sevian and Aleksey Dreev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2016 and the most recent in May 2025. Sevian leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Dreev with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | A Dreev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Dreev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Dreev | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chessable Play In Match |
| Mar 2023 | Alexey Dreev | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chessable Play In Match |
| Mar 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Chessable Play In Match |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2020 | Alexey Dreev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jan 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | PRO League Stage |
| Jan 2016 | Samuel Sevian | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 78th Tata Steel Challengers |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Aleksey Dreev?
In 11 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 4 wins, Aleksey Dreev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Aleksey Dreev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2016 to May 2025.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Aleksey Dreev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.