Alexander Morozevich vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Alexander Morozevich (2654) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Alexander Morozevich and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2011 and the most recent in Mar 2018. Morozevich leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morozevich with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Morozevich | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2015 | Alexander Morozevich | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Dec 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS 67th |
| Nov 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sochi Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8th Wch Blitz |
| May 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Poikovsky Karpov 15th |
| Jan 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | ch-Moscow Superfinal |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS 20th |
| Aug 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French Defense | 64th RUS-ch |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Morozevich and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Morozevich has 3 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexander Morozevich and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2011 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Alexander Morozevich and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Snyder Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.