Samuel Sevian vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Samuel Sevian and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Sevian leads 6 wins to 5, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | World Rapid 2024 |
| May 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| May 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Play In Match Div 1 |
| Nov 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Dec 2015 | Samuel Sevian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ACP Masters Gp A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 14 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 6 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.