Samuel Sevian vs Ruifeng Li
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Ruifeng Li (2535)
Samuel Sevian and Ruifeng Li have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2022. Sevian leads 3 wins to 2, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Li with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Li |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Ruifeng Li | 0-1 | English Defense | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Dec 2017 | Ruifeng Li | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 27th North American Open |
| May 2017 | Samuel Sevian | Ruifeng Li | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Spring C |
| May 2017 | Ruifeng Li | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Spring C |
| Mar 2017 | Ruifeng Li | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Saint Louis Winter A |
| Feb 2017 | Samuel Sevian | Ruifeng Li | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th ch-Southwest Class |
| Nov 2016 | Samuel Sevian | Ruifeng Li | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Dallas UT Fall Open |
| Oct 2016 | Ruifeng Li | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Jul 2016 | Ruifeng Li | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44th World Open |
| Aug 2015 | Ruifeng Li | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Washington Open 4th |
| Aug 2013 | Ruifeng Li | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd Washington Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Ruifeng Li?
In 11 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 3 wins, Ruifeng Li has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Ruifeng Li played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2013 to Nov 2022.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Ruifeng Li play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.