Samuel Sevian vs Levon Aronian
Samuel Sevian (26, GM, USA) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Aronian leads with 1 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 91% draw rate. Their last meeting at The American Cup 2026 - Open Elimination Bracket saw Aronian prevail. With current classical ratings of 2696 and 2724, the Elo model gives Aronian a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2696 vs 2724 (Δ -28)
With Samuel Sevian as white
36% Samuel29% draw34% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
28% Samuel26% draw46% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Samuel Sevian | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2696 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2703 · May 2022 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 22 | 32 |
| World rank now | #35 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #31 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,285 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 181 | 218 |
| % white wins | 44% | 39% |
| % black wins | 32% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2706 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 128 | 203 |
Best Win
Samuel Sevian
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Samuel Sevian
Levon Aronian