Boris Savchenko vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Boris Savchenko (2490) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Boris Savchenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Savchenko leads 4 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (87% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savchenko with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Savchenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Oct 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| May 2020 | Boris Savchenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | English Opening | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Jun 2014 | Boris Savchenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 18th chT-RUS |
| Nov 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Boris Savchenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2007 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 61st Moscow Open g/5 |
| Mar 2006 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2004 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Boris Savchenko | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | ch-RUS U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Boris Savchenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 15 recorded games, Boris Savchenko has 4 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 9 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Boris Savchenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Boris Savchenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.