Samuel Sevian vs David Paravyan
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM David Paravyan (2584)
Samuel Sevian and David Paravyan have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Sevian leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Paravyan with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | David Paravyan | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2025 | David Paravyan | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | David Paravyan | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Samuel Sevian | David Paravyan | 1-0 | English Opening: Chimer System | AI Cup Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | David Paravyan | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzowitsch Defense | AI Cup Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Samuel Sevian | David Paravyan | 1-0 | English Opening | PRO League Prelim |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | MrDodgy Online Inv Group B 3rd |
| Jul 2022 | Samuel Sevian | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Jun 2021 | Samuel Sevian | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| May 2021 | David Paravyan | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | David Paravyan | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
| Oct 2019 | David Paravyan | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and David Paravyan?
In 13 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 3 wins, David Paravyan has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and David Paravyan played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and David Paravyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Chimer System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.