Samuel Sevian vs Maksim Chigaev
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Maksim Chigaev (2648)
Samuel Sevian and Maksim Chigaev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Sevian leads 5 wins to 3, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Chigaev with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup Pl/In |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Dunst Opening | ChessKid Cup Div 3 W |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ChessKid Cup Div 3 W |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | ChessKid Cup Div 3 W |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess GP3 |
| Feb 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| Jun 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Maksim Chigaev?
In 14 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 5 wins, Maksim Chigaev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Maksim Chigaev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2020 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Maksim Chigaev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.