Alexander Riazantsev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Alexander Riazantsev (2590) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Alexander Riazantsev and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Riazantsev leads 2 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riazantsev with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Riazantsev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | World Rapid 2023 |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| May 2020 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Defense | Play for Russia Prelim |
| May 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Play for Russia Prelim |
| Dec 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Feb 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Sharjah FIDE GP |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | London System | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Alexander Riazantsev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Mar 2005 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-RUS U20 |
| Feb 2004 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Riazantsev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Riazantsev and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 20 recorded games, Alexander Riazantsev has 2 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 9 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Alexander Riazantsev and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Feb 2004 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Alexander Riazantsev and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.