Etienne Bacrot vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Etienne Bacrot and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2008 and the most recent in May 2025. Bacrot leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | E Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Olympiad-43 |
| Dec 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| May 2014 | Etienne Bacrot | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Anti-Grünfeld | Poikovsky Karpov 15th |
| Jul 2013 | Etienne Bacrot | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Biel Breisacher Memorial |
| Jul 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Biel Breisacher Memorial |
| Oct 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 28th EU-Cup |
| Jan 2008 | Etienne Bacrot | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 13 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 1 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2008 to May 2025.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.