Evgeny Alekseev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Evgeny Alekseev (2500) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Evgeny Alekseev and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Alekseev leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (21% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekseev with White | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alekseev | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Jerusalem Masters |
| Sep 2024 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2018 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| May 2017 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | London System | 24th chT-RUS |
| May 2015 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Sep 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | St Petersburg-Moscow Match 22nd |
| Sep 2011 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | St Petersburg-Moscow Match 22nd |
| Sep 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2010 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening | 45th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| Jun 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Alekseev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 45th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| Feb 2007 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2006 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| May 2005 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 3rd World Youth Stars |
| Mar 2005 | Evgeny Alekseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeny Alekseev and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 14 recorded games, Evgeny Alekseev has 1 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Evgeny Alekseev and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Mar 2005 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Evgeny Alekseev and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.