Gata Kamsky vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Gata Kamsky and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2010 and the most recent in Apr 2022. Kamsky leads 6 wins to 4, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 62 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2017 | Gata Kamsky | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 24th chT-RUS |
| May 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS 23rd |
| May 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chT-RUS rapid |
| May 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-RUS 22nd |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Sep 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Oct 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26th EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 16 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 6 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Oct 2010 to Apr 2022.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.