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Nepomniachtchi, Ian

contemporary era

Ian Nepomniachtchi is a Russian grandmaster who became one of the few players in history to win two consecutive Candidates Tournaments, earning World Championship challenges against Magnus Carlsen in 2021 and Ding Liren in 2023. A childhood rival of Carlsen from their junior days, Nepo is known for his rapid calculation, aggressive instincts, and exceptional speed, having been a top-10 fixture for over a decade with a peak rating of 2795.

Total Games

4906

Wins

2166

Draws

1750

Losses

990

44.2% wins35.7% draws20.2% losses

Most Played Openings

B90 - Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation249C42 - Petrov's Defense132D85 - Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation106B51 - Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation91C45 - Scotch Game90A04 - Zukertort Opening88C50 - Italian Game80B12 - Caro-Kann Defense79E60 - Queen's Pawn, Mengarini Attack78A45 - Canard Opening77

Most Faced Opponents

Carlsen,M173 gamesNakamura,Hi153 gamesGiri,A141 gamesAronian,L138 gamesVachier Lagrave,M126 gamesGrischuk,A114 gamesFirouzja,Alireza97 gamesDing Liren93 gamesKarjakin,Sergey87 gamesCaruana,F76 games

Featured Games

FCGFCG
1-0

Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I

14th WCh-Rapid Final

2009

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FCGFCG
1-0

Nepomniachtchi,I vs Anand,V

Zurich Korchnoi CC 2017

2017

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FCGFCG
0-1

Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I

73rd Tata Steel GMA

2011

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FCGFCG
1-0

Nepomniachtchi,I vs Giri,A

11th Sinquefield Cup

2024

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FCGFCG
0-1

Nepomniachtchi,I vs So,W

79th Tata Steel GpA

2017

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FCGFCG
1-0

Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M

Saint Louis Blitz 2020

2020

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FCGFCG
0-1

Anand,V vs Nepomniachtchi,I

14th WCh-Rapid Prelim

2009

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FCGFCG
1-0

Nepomniachtchi,I vs Giri,A

Tal Memorial Blitz 2016

2016

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FCGFCG
1-0

Ding Liren vs Nepomniachtchi,I

FIDE Candidates 2020

2021

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FCGFCG
1-0

Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L

Tata Steel India Blitz

2019

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Games (4906)

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Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1-0
GCT Rapid Paris 2021 2021 A13
Caruana,F vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
GCT Rapid Paris 2021 2021 E53
Rapport,R vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
GCT Rapid Paris 2021 2021 A05
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Radjabov,T
1-0
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A01
Radjabov,T vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 B08
Radjabov,T vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A35
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Radjabov,T
1-0
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A01
Radjabov,T vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 D85
Radjabov,T vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 D85
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Radjabov,T
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C67
Nepomniachtchi,I vs So,W
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A28
Nepomniachtchi,I vs So,W
0-1
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 D35
So,W vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C11
Nepomniachtchi,I vs So,W
0-1
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A08
Nepomniachtchi,I vs So,W
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A08
So,W vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C11
Caruana,F vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A48
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Caruana,F
1-0
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A20
Caruana,F vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 A48
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Caruana,F
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C55
Caruana,F vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C02
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Caruana,F
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C47
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Caruana,F
1-0
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C42
Caruana,F vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C02
Caruana,F vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 C02
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Caruana,F
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 2021 B48
Grischuk,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
FTX Crypto Cup Prelim 2021 D85
Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FTX Crypto Cup Prelim 2021 D85
Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 C02
Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B48
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Giri,A
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B97
Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B30
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Giri,A
0-1
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 A01
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Giri,A
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B97
Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B48
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Giri,A
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B97
Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B40
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Giri,A
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B97
Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B90
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 C84
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 C84
Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 D35
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
0-1
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B40
Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 D35
Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 D37
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 C83
Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 D37
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
1/2-1/2
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B51
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Nakamura,Hi
1-0
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 C53
Nakamura,Hi vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Magnus Carlsen Inv KO 2021 B47
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