Tigran L. Petrosian vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
GM Tigran L. Petrosian (2522) · GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2613)
Tigran L. Petrosian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2008 and the most recent in Jan 2023. Petrosian leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrosian with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Ter-Sahakyan with White | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Petrosian | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Devin Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-ARM HL 83rd |
| Dec 2022 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2022 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 0-1 | Devin Gambit | ch-ARM 1st League 83rd |
| Mar 2021 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-ARM Rapid |
| Feb 2021 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | ch-ARM 81st |
| Jan 2020 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-ARM rapid |
| Jan 2019 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-ARM HL 79th |
| Jan 2018 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-ARM HL 78th |
| Jan 2017 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 79th ARM-ch 1st League |
| Jan 2016 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | chT-ARM 1st League 77th |
| Dec 2015 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Yerevan Mayor Cup KO |
| Dec 2015 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Yerevan Mayor Cup KO |
| Jul 2015 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Lake Sevan |
| Jan 2014 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | ch-ARM 74th |
| Jan 2013 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ARM 73rd |
| Jan 2012 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-ARM 72nd |
| Jul 2011 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Lake Sevan |
| Jan 2011 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-ARM 71st |
| Jul 2010 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Lake Sevan |
| Jan 2009 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-ARM |
| Jan 2008 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-ARM 68th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tigran L. Petrosian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan?
In 21 recorded games, Tigran L. Petrosian has 6 wins, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan has 7 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Tigran L. Petrosian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jan 2008 to Jan 2023.
What openings do Tigran L. Petrosian and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.