Ernesto Inarkiev vs Ivan Popov
GM Ernesto Inarkiev (2637) · GM Ivan Popov (2595)
Ernesto Inarkiev and Ivan Popov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2008 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Inarkiev leads 3 wins to 0, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inarkiev with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Popov with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Inarkiev | Draws | Popov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Ivan Popov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Superfinal 2026 (m) |
| Dec 2022 | Ivan Popov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Moscow Region Cup |
| Dec 2019 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Popov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Jun 2018 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 71st ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2015 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Popov | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | chT-RUS rapid |
| Nov 2010 | Ivan Popov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-Moscow U26 final |
| Sep 2009 | Ivan Popov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2008 | Ivan Popov | Ernesto Inarkiev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-RUS |
| Feb 2008 | Ernesto Inarkiev | Ivan Popov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 4th Moscow Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ernesto Inarkiev and Ivan Popov?
In 10 recorded games, Ernesto Inarkiev has 3 wins, Ivan Popov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ernesto Inarkiev and Ivan Popov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2008 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Ernesto Inarkiev and Ivan Popov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.