Samuel Sevian vs Yangyi Yu
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Samuel Sevian and Yangyi Yu have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Sevian leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Yu with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Yangyi Yu | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Apr 2026 | Yangyi Yu | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Yangyi Yu | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| May 2023 | Yangyi Yu | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ChessKid Cup Div 3 L |
| Jun 2022 | Yangyi Yu | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Saint Louis Summer A |
| Nov 2021 | Samuel Sevian | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | London System | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2019 | Samuel Sevian | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Mar 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 12th WchT |
| Jan 2018 | Yangyi Yu | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Yangyi Yu?
In 12 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 1 wins, Yangyi Yu has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.