Samuel Sevian vs Wesley So
Samuel Sevian (26, GM, USA) and Wesley So (33, GM, USA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Sevian leads with 2 wins to 0, with 11 draws — a 85% draw rate. Their last meeting at The American Cup 2026 - Open Playoffs saw So prevail. With current classical ratings of 2696 and 2754, the Elo model gives So a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2696 vs 2754 (Δ -58)
With Samuel Sevian as white
33% Samuel28% draw39% Wesley
With Wesley So as white
25% Samuel24% draw51% Wesley
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Samuel Sevian | Wesley So | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2696 | 2754 |
| Peak rating | 2703 · May 2022 | 2822 · Feb 2017 |
| Peak age | 22 | 24 |
| World rank now | #35 | #9 |
| World rank peak | #31 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,285 | 1,431 |
| Months active | 181 | 195 |
| % white wins | 44% | 42% |
| % black wins | 32% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2706 | 2757 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 128 | 196 |
Best Win
Samuel Sevian
Wesley So
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Samuel Sevian
Wesley So