Samuel Sevian vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Samuel Sevian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Sevian leads 9 wins to 4, with 6 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | Matches 1-10 |
| Dec 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | World Rapid 2024 |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 w |
| May 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ChessKid Play In Match |
| May 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | ChessKid Play In Match |
| May 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ChessKid Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | PRO League Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| Feb 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 19 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 9 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 2019 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.