Samuel Sevian vs Anish Giri
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Samuel Sevian and Anish Giri have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sevian leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Giri with White | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Anish Giri | 1-0 | English Opening | 13th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jun 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Italian Game | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B |
| Feb 2025 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Chessable Masters Losers |
| Feb 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Losers |
| Feb 2025 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chessable Masters Losers |
| Dec 2024 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | World Rapid 2024 |
| Feb 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Nov 2023 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | AI Cup Play In |
| Jul 2022 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| May 2022 | Anish Giri | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Anish Giri?
In 15 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 4 wins, Anish Giri has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from May 2022 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.