Samuel Sevian vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
Samuel Sevian and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Sevian leads 13 wins to 6, with 8 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jun 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| May 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| May 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
| Sep 2020 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Chess.com U20 Speed |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 27 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 13 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.