Evgeny Romanov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Evgeny Romanov (2548) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Evgeny Romanov and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Oct 2015. Romanov leads 0 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Romanov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romanov with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Romanov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Romanov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Evgeny Romanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 31st EU-Cup |
| Mar 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Romanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16th ch-EU |
| May 2013 | Evgeny Romanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 14th ch-EUR |
| Dec 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Romanov | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-EU rapid |
| Nov 2009 | Evgeny Romanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Romanov | 1-0 | Sicilian | RUS Cup final |
| Sep 2009 | Evgeny Romanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 62nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Nov 2008 | Evgeny Romanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2008 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Romanov | 1-0 | Sicilian | RUS Cup final |
| Apr 2007 | Evgeny Romanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 8th ch-EU |
| Apr 2006 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Romanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2004 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Evgeny Romanov | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-RUS U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Evgeny Romanov and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 12 recorded games, Evgeny Romanov has 0 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Evgeny Romanov and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Oct 2015.
What openings do Evgeny Romanov and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.