Alexander Motylev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Alexander Motylev (2543) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Alexander Motylev and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2008 and the most recent in Nov 2020. Motylev leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Motylev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motylev with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Motylev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Motylev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Razuvaev Memorial online |
| Oct 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2015 | Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th ch-EU |
| Aug 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Motylev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5th Yaroslav the Wise Rapid |
| Aug 2014 | Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5th Yaroslav the Wise Rapid |
| May 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Motylev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Poikovsky Karpov 15th |
| Oct 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-RUS 66th |
| Sep 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Motylev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27th EU-Cup |
| Sep 2008 | Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2008 | Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow Aeroflot Open A1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Motylev and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 14 recorded games, Alexander Motylev has 1 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexander Motylev and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Feb 2008 to Nov 2020.
What openings do Alexander Motylev and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.