Samuel Sevian vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
Samuel Sevian and Varuzhan Akobian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2012 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Sevian leads 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Budapest Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Akobian with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | American Cup Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | American Cup Blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Varuzhan Akobian | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Winter A |
| Mar 2019 | Varuzhan Akobian | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA 63rd |
| May 2018 | Samuel Sevian | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Saint Louis Summer A |
| May 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Budapest Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2015 | Varuzhan Akobian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA |
| Aug 2012 | Varuzhan Akobian | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Catalan | 22nd Los Angeles Metropolitan |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Varuzhan Akobian?
In 10 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 6 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2012 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Budapest Defense (1 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.