Denis Khismatullin vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Denis Khismatullin (2522) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Denis Khismatullin and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2006 and the most recent in Sep 2018. Khismatullin leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khismatullin with White | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khismatullin | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS 71st |
| Dec 2014 | Denis Khismatullin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-RUS 67th |
| Jun 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2012 | Denis Khismatullin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 65th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2010 | Denis Khismatullin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Aug 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Khismatullin | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Mar 2010 | Denis Khismatullin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 11th ch-EU |
| Nov 2009 | Denis Khismatullin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Italian Game | RUS Cup final |
| Sep 2007 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2006 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Khismatullin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Feb 2006 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Khismatullin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Moscow Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Denis Khismatullin and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 13 recorded games, Denis Khismatullin has 2 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Denis Khismatullin and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2006 to Sep 2018.
What openings do Denis Khismatullin and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.