Aleksey Dreev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Aleksey Dreev (2577) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Aleksey Dreev and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Dreev leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dreev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreev with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dreev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dreev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Dreev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Alexey Dreev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Julius Baer Play In |
| Apr 2022 | Alexey Dreev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Dec 2018 | Alexey Dreev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Alexey Dreev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Alexey Dreev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Alexey Dreev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 19th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 16th chT-RUS |
| Feb 2008 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Aeroflot Open A1 |
| Feb 2007 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksey Dreev and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 15 recorded games, Aleksey Dreev has 0 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 6 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Aleksey Dreev and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Feb 2007 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Aleksey Dreev and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.