Samuel Sevian vs Illya Nyzhnyk
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Illya Nyzhnyk (2527)
Samuel Sevian and Illya Nyzhnyk have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2014 and the most recent in Apr 2023. Sevian leads 4 wins to 1, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Nyzhnyk with White | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Nyzhnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Jul 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Spring-A playoff |
| Mar 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Spring-A playoff |
| Mar 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Jul 2018 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | London System | 46th World Open |
| May 2017 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 26th Chicago Open |
| May 2017 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Spring C |
| May 2017 | Samuel Sevian | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Spring C |
| Oct 2016 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Oct 2015 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 9th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Oct 2014 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open 8th |
| Aug 2014 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Washington Open 3rd |
| Mar 2014 | Samuel Sevian | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Dallas UTD Spring Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Illya Nyzhnyk?
In 14 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 4 wins, Illya Nyzhnyk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Illya Nyzhnyk played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Mar 2014 to Apr 2023.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Illya Nyzhnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.