Samuel Sevian vs Levon Aronian
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Levon Aronian (2721)
Samuel Sevian and Levon Aronian have played 46 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Sevian leads 4 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 24 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 22 | 3 | 11 | 8 |
| Aronian with White | 24 | 1 | 13 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 1 | 18 | 9 |
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 46 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 13th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jun 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Italian Game | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Mar 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | American Cup Elimination |
| Jan 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-USA 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| Mar 2025 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Blitz |
| Mar 2025 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Italian Game | American Cup Elimination |
| Mar 2025 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2025 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2025 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Colle System | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Oct 2024 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-USA 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | American Cup Championship |
| Mar 2024 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | American Cup Championship |
| Feb 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Levon Aronian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Win |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Levon Aronian?
In 46 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 4 wins, Levon Aronian has 18 wins, and they have drawn 24 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 46 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Aug 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 Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.