Anton Demchenko vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Anton Demchenko (2588) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Anton Demchenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2013 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Demchenko leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (1 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demchenko with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Demchenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Demchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Italian Game | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Sep 2020 | Anton Demchenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2016 | Anton Demchenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jun 2013 | Anton Demchenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 66th ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anton Demchenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 12 recorded games, Anton Demchenko has 4 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Anton Demchenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 2013 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Anton Demchenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (1 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.