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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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Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 B22
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
1-0
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 C84
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 B35
Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 D85
Carlsen,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 D85
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 C67
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 A34
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1-0
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 C53
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 A34
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1-0
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 B06
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 C43
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 A34
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
0-1
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 C53
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 A48
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1-0
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 C53
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open KO 2020 2020 A48
Nepomniachtchi,I vs So,W
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open Prelim 2020 C67
Svidler,P vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Skilling Open Prelim 2020 B90
Nakamura,Hi vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Skilling Open Prelim 2020 B90
Duda,J vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Skilling Open Prelim 2020 D85
Giri,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open Prelim 2020 D42
Radjabov,T vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Skilling Open Prelim 2020 D93
Firouzja,Alireza vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Skilling Open Prelim 2020 E60
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M
1-0
Skilling Open Prelim 2020 C60
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 B50
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 B50
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C65
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C22
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C45
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C65
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1/2-1/2
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C65
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 A15
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C15
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1/2-1/2
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 A00
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C15
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 A01
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 B90
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1/2-1/2
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 A01
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 A01
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C19
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C15
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 B50
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 A01
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 B50
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 B50
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 B13
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1/2-1/2
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 A01
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Aronian,L
1-0
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 A01
Aronian,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
chess.com Speed 2020 2020 C19
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Kramnik,V
0-1
Yuri Razuvaev Mem 2020 2020 A13
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