Samuel Sevian vs Nihal Sarin
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Samuel Sevian and Nihal Sarin have played 40 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in May 2026. Sevian leads 20 wins to 10, with 10 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Sarin with White | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 30 | 19 | 3 | 8 |
| Rapid | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 40 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 7th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Blitz Team 5-8th |
| Jun 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Blitz Team 5-8th |
| Apr 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | London System | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Sicilian | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Sicilian | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chess.com Speed U20 |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | chess.com Speed U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Nihal Sarin?
In 40 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 20 wins, Nihal Sarin has 10 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 40 games between them, from May 2019 to May 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (5 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.