Samuel Sevian vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Samuel Sevian and Matthias Bluebaum have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Sevian leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluebaum with White | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| May 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Jun 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Apr 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Polish Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Apr 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Orangutan opening | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Mar 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Feb 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Airthings Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Airthings Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Airthings Play In Match |
| Jan 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 15 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 2 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.