Samuel Sevian vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2613)
Samuel Sevian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Sevian leads 8 wins to 1, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Ter-Sahakyan with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Oct 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Catalan | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Aug 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Jun 2021 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Jermuk Avagyan Memorial |
| Dec 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | PNWCC Opening Bl 1.b3 |
| Dec 2020 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | RBI Open Qualifier 2 |
| Jul 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Jul 2016 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Lake Sevan |
| Jul 2015 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Lake Sevan |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan?
In 13 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 8 wins, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2015 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.