Samuel Sevian vs Vasif Durarbayli
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Vasif Durarbayli (2611)
Samuel Sevian and Vasif Durarbayli have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2014 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Sevian leads 6 wins to 6, with 4 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Durarbayli with White | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz Final |
| Jul 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz |
| Mar 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | American Cup Blitz |
| Feb 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Nov 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | London System | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Feb 2019 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | London System | PRO League Stage |
| May 2018 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Summer A |
| Feb 2017 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2014 | Vasif Durarbayli | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open 8th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Vasif Durarbayli?
In 16 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 6 wins, Vasif Durarbayli has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Vasif Durarbayli played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 2014 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Vasif Durarbayli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.