Sam Sevian, a 26-year-old American Grandmaster, is rated 2708 — his current career high and ranked 7th among American players, and 31st worldwide. He is currently in the 2700–2725 range. 52 rated games in the past year (≈74/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include the Sinquefield Cup, the Avagyan Memorial, and the American Cup. Also played 5 rapid (including FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025) and 8 blitz events (including FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025) recently. He reached World #29 in Sep 2026 and has been in the world top 100 for 62 months and counting (90 months in total).
Awarded GM in 2014 (age 14), IM in 2013 (age 13), and FM in 2013 (age 13). At junior level, he reached World #1 in U14, U12 and U10, World #3 in U20, World #2 in U18 and World #2 in U16.
Current rating
2708
Standard
All-time high
2708
Sep 2026 · age 26
Activity
48
games / yr avg. · ≈4/mo
classical only
Active
Signature stat
#7
World top 100 since Sep 2021
Profile · last 5 years
- Similar results in every format: 56% in classical (122.5 / 217), 57% in rapid (61 / 107), 61% in blitz (107.5 / 177).
- Against higher-rated players (+50): 47.5 / 109. Against lower-rated (−50): 169.5 / 249.
- Out of form: −68 in blitz rating and 37.5 / 65 in rated blitz games over the last 12 months.
From 501 games in FIDE-rated events since Oct 2021 (217 classical, 107 rapid, 177 blitz). Fixed rules: every figure comes from these results.
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Career timeline
31 entriesStandard rating history
His openings · over the board
What Sam Sevian plays, by color
1,353 games with moves in our base · over the board · last in Oct 2026
As White
258 games156.5 of 258140 more games in other lines
As Black
261 games140 of 261167 more games in other lines
Activity & highlights
30 games: 4 wins, 24 draws, 2 losses.
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Last 12 months — tournaments
4 events| Event | Date | Score | Rank | Perf | Δ Elo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 GCT Sinquefield Cup Round-Robin | Aug 2026 | 4.5/9 | #6 | 2753 | +6.5 |
Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2026 - Round Robin Tournament Round-Robin | May 2026 | 5.5/9 | #2 | 2734 | +4.7 |
The American Cup 2026 - Open Champions Bracket Knockout | Mar 2026 | 2.5/4 | SF | 2837 | +8.2 |
FIDE World Cup 2025 Knockout | Nov 2025 | 3.5/8 | R64 | 2585 | -12.6 |
- 2026 GCT Sinquefield Cup4.5/9Aug 2026· #6· Perf 2753· +6.5 Elo
- Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2026 - Round Robin Tournament5.5/9May 2026· #2· Perf 2734· +4.7 Elo
- The American Cup 2026 - Open Champions Bracket2.5/4Mar 2026· SF· Perf 2837· +8.2 Elo
- FIDE World Cup 20253.5/8Nov 2025· R64· Perf 2585· -12.6 Elo
By color · classical · 5 yearslast 5 years
217 gamesAs White
61%
66.5 / 109· avg opp. 2656
As Black
52%
56 / 108· avg opp. 2653
Best win
vsWesley SoGM2778
The American Cup 2022 - Open Championship Bracket · Apr 2022 · Black
Worst loss
vsEmilio CordovaGM2531
2024 Saint Louis Masters · Dec 2024 · Black
Games 1,302 · 2008–2026
- DvsLevon AronianGM2721Sinquefield Cup · R9.4 · 2026-08-10Sicilian Defense: Kramnik Variation · 16 moves · 2701
- DvsJorden van ForeestGM2728Sinquefield Cup · R7.4 · 2026-08-10Tarrasch Defense: Two Knights Variation · 44 moves · 2701
- DvsVincent KeymerGM2767Sinquefield Cup · R6.1 · 2026-08-10Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Rio Gambit Accepted · 55 moves · 2701
- DvsJavokhir SindarovGM2777Sinquefield Cup · R5.3 · 2026-08-10Ruy Lopez: Open, Main Line · 46 moves · 2701
- DvsFabiano CaruanaGM2792Sinquefield Cup · R4.5 · 2026-08-10Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense · 61 moves · 2701
- WvsAnish GiriGM2764Sinquefield Cup · R3.2 · 2026-08-10English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, King's Knight Variation · 110 moves · 2701
- LvsMaxime Vachier-LagraveGM2713Sinquefield Cup · R2.5 · 2026-08-10English Opening: King's English Variation, Four Knights Variation, Fianchetto Line, with Nb6 · 44 moves · 2701
- DvsR PraggnanandhaaGM2750Sinquefield Cup · R1.3 · 2026-08-10Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Møller Variation · 48 moves · 2701
- DvsWesley SoGM2765Sinquefield Cup · R8.1 · 2026-08-04Queen's Gambit Declined: Harrwitz Attack · 35 moves · 2701
- LvsEthan Sheehan2416Naroditsky Mem Blitz RR · R7.2 · 2026-07-05Italian Game: Classical Variation, Giuoco Pianissimo · 30 moves · blitz · 2677
Over-the-board games only, matched to this player through official FIDE pairings and tournament records. Opponents marked “?” could not be identified with certainty. Source: Lichess broadcasts (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab).
Most-Played Opponents
Rankings
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Europe & World
| 1 | 🇺🇸 | 2,792 |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 | 2,784 |
| 3 | 🇺🇸 | 2,770 |
| 4 | 🇺🇸 | 2,732 |
| 5 | 🇺🇸 | 2,725 |
| 6 | 🇺🇸 | 2,717 |
| 7 | 🇺🇸 | 2,708 |
| 8 | 🇺🇸 | 2,685 |
| 9 | 🇺🇸 | 2,659 |
| 10 | 🇺🇸 | 2,656 |
| 1 | 🇺🇸 | 2,792 |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 | 2,784 |
| 3 | 🇺🇸 | 2,770 |
| 4 | 🇺🇸 | 2,732 |
| 5 | 🇺🇸 | 2,725 |
| 6 | 🇺🇸 | 2,717 |
| 7 | 🇺🇸 | 2,708 |
| 8 | 🇺🇸 | 2,685 |
| 9 | 🇺🇸 | 2,659 |
| 10 | 🇲🇽 | 2,657 |
| 1 | 🇳🇴 | 2,823 |
| 2 | 🇺🇸 | 2,792 |
| 3 | 🇺🇸 | 2,784 |
| 4 | 🇺🇿 | 2,782 |
| 5 | 🇺🇿 | 2,780 |
| 6 | 🇺🇸 | 2,770 |
| 7 | 🇮🇳 | 2,763 |
| 8 | 🇩🇪 | 2,761 |
| 9 | 🇨🇳 | 2,758 |
| 10 | 🇫🇷 | 2,757 |
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| 31 | 🇺🇸 | 2,708 |