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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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Chigaev,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late 2024 A80
George Micheal,Kevin vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early 2024 B90
Alekseev,Evgeny vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early 2024 B51
Rosner,J vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early 2024 B50
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Ibarra Jerez,JC
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late 2024 B45
Damjanovic,Vuk vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late 2024 A04
Moroni,L vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late 2024 A22
Oparin,G vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late 2024 D78
Kochiev,Ivan vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late 2024 B54
Rasulov,Vu vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early 2024 B52
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Lazavik,Denis
1/2-1/2
Titled Tue 3rd Sep Late 2024 A29
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Sarana,A
1/2-1/2
FIDE World Bl Team Final 2024 D31
Tulegenov,Amir vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
FIDE World Bl Team Pool A 2024 B51
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Tin,Jingyao
1-0
FIDE World Bl Team Pool A 2024 C39
Isaev,Anton vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
FIDE World Bl Team Pool A 2024 B90
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Niemann,Hans Moke
1-0
FIDE World Bl Team Final 2024 A29
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Sadhwani,Raunak
1-0
FIDE World Bl Team Final 2024 A29
Sadhwani,Raunak vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
FIDE World Bl Team Final 2024 C42
Martirosyan,Haik M. vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
FIDE World Bl Team Final 2024 D85
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Zemlyanskii,Ivan
1-0
FIDE World Bl Team Pool A 2024 B47
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Markov,M KGZ
1-0
FIDE World Bl Team Pool A 2024 B50
Niemann,Hans Moke vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
FIDE World Bl Team Pool A 2024 E06
Niemann,Hans Moke vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
FIDE World Bl Team Final 2024 E06
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Karmenov,B
1-0
FIDE World Bl Team Pool A 2024 C32
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Gareev,T
1/2-1/2
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 C87
Niemann,Hans Moke vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 C42
Maghsoodloo,Parham vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 E46
Wei Yi vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 C48
Sychev,K vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 B96
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Sindarov,Javokhir
1/2-1/2
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 D35
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Narayanan,SL
1-0
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 C22
Tologontegin,S vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 B90
Martirosyan,Haik M. vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
FIDE World Rapid Team 2024 D55
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Gokerkan,Cem Kaan
1/2-1/2
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 B54
Tari,A vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 B52
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Vaz,Ethan
1-0
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 B54
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Drozdowski,K
1-0
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 A07
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Naroditsky,D
0-1
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 C72
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Gurevich,D
1-0
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 B56
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Rakhmanov,Ale
1-0
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 B29
Lianes Garcia,Marcos vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 B20
Bluebaum,M vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 D35
Madaminov,Mukhiddin vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 B52
Dinu,DD vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 30th Jul Early 2024 B54
Papasimakopoulos,Alexandros vs Nepomniachtchi,I
0-1
Titled Tue 23rd Jul Early 2024 A57
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Matlakov,M
1/2-1/2
Titled Tue 23rd Jul Early 2024 C22
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Abdukhakimov,Akbarali
1-0
Titled Tue 23rd Jul Early 2024 B95
Chen,Ryo vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1-0
Titled Tue 23rd Jul Early 2024 B92
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Moroni,L
1-0
Titled Tue 23rd Jul Early 2024 B06
Akobian,V vs Nepomniachtchi,I
1/2-1/2
Titled Tue 23rd Jul Early 2024 E10
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