Samuel Sevian vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Samuel Sevian and Praggnanandhaa R have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Sevian leads 6 wins to 2, with 8 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| R with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12th Sinquefield Cup |
| May 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Stepan Avagyan Mem |
| Mar 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Feb 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Italian Game | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Oct 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Aug 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Helsingor Xtracon Open |
| Oct 2018 | Samuel Sevian | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Douglas IoM Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 16 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 6 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.