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Samuel Sevian vs Levon Aronian

GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

4
Sevian wins
23
draws
18
Aronian wins
45
games

Samuel Sevian and Levon Aronian have played 45 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Sevian leads 4 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 23 draws (49% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesSevianDrawsAronian
Sevian with White223118
Aronian with White2311210

Results by time format

FormatGamesSevianDrawsAronian
Classical271179
Blitz11236
Rapid7133

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesSevianDrawsAronian
C55Italian Game3012
D35Indian Defense2011
C11French: Classical Variation2011
A28English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2011
C53Italian Game: Classical Variation2011
C43Petrov's Defense2011
A20English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2020
D85Grünfeld Defense2020

Most recent 30 of 45 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jun 2026Samuel SevianLevon Aronian0-1Italian GameFIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10
Mar 2026Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Indian DefenseAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2026Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1-0Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoAmerican Cup Elimination
Jan 2026Samuel SevianLevon Aronian0-1Indian DefenseTitled Tue
Oct 2025Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian Defensech-USA 2025
Aug 2025Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1/2-1/2French: Classical Variation12th Sinquefield Cup
Mar 2025Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianAmerican Cup Blitz
Mar 2025Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1-0Italian Game: Classical VariationAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2025Samuel SevianLevon Aronian0-1Italian GameAmerican Cup Elimination
Mar 2025Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1-0Sicilian: AlapinAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2025Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Italian GameAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2025Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2025Levon AronianSamuel Sevian0-1Colle SystemAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2025Samuel SevianLevon Aronian0-1Pirc DefenseAmerican Cup Championship
Oct 2024Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1/2-1/2French: Tarrasch Variationch-USA 2024
Mar 2024Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1-0French: Classical VariationAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1/2-1/2Réti OpeningAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Italian Game: Classical VariationAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1-0French: Classical VariationAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Italian Game: Classical VariationAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Samuel SevianLevon Aronian0-1Petrov's DefenseAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1/2-1/2Réti OpeningAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseAmerican Cup Championship
Mar 2024Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianAmerican Cup Championship
Feb 2024Samuel SevianLevon Aronian0-1Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseChessable Masters Div 2 Win
Feb 2024Levon AronianSamuel Sevian1-0Slav DefenseChessable Masters Div 2 Win
Jan 2024Samuel SevianLevon Aronian1-0SicilianTitled Tue Late
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Levon Aronian?

In 45 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 4 wins, Levon Aronian has 18 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.

How many times have Samuel Sevian and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 45 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Jun 2026.

What openings do Samuel Sevian and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.