Dmitry Bocharov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Dmitry Bocharov (2534) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Dmitry Bocharov and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2005 and the most recent in Nov 2012. Bocharov leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bocharov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bocharov with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bocharov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bocharov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Dmitry Bocharov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Novosibirsk Siberian Bank Cup |
| Jun 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 65th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Feb 2012 | Dmitry Bocharov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Dec 2011 | Dmitry Bocharov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Dec 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Aug 2010 | Dmitry Bocharov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2008 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dmitry Bocharov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Sep 2006 | Dmitry Bocharov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 59th ch-RUS 1st League |
| Jul 2006 | Dmitry Bocharov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open |
| Feb 2005 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dmitry Bocharov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Dmitry Bocharov and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 11 recorded games, Dmitry Bocharov has 4 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Dmitry Bocharov and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2005 to Nov 2012.
What openings do Dmitry Bocharov and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.