Samuel Sevian vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Samuel Sevian and Grigoriy Oparin have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Sevian leads 11 wins to 5, with 11 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Oparin with White | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Samuel Sevian | G Oparin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-USA 2025 |
| Mar 2025 | G Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | English Opening | American Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2024 | Samuel Sevian | G Oparin | 1-0 | Sicilian | World Blitz 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | G Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA 2024 |
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Mar 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | American Cup Blitz |
| Mar 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | American Cup Elimination |
| May 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Mar 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Saint Louis Summer A |
| Nov 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Aug 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-PNWCC Online Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Nov 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Saint Louis Winter A |
| Jun 2019 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Summer B |
| Jun 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Saint Louis Summer B |
| Sep 2016 | Grigoriy Oparin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-ESP Div Honor |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 27 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 11 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Sep 2016 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.