Samuel Sevian vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Samuel Sevian and Vladislav Kovalev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in May 2025. Sevian leads 7 wins to 3, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Kovalev with White | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Samuel Sevian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Sep 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | AI Cup Play In |
| May 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Nov 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Nov 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Aug 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| May 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Samuel Sevian | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 13 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 7 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2020 to May 2025.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.