Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Aleksandr Rakhmanov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719) · GM Aleksandr Rakhmanov (2597)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandr Rakhmanov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rakhmanov with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | World Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-RUS rapid |
| Mar 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2012 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Apr 2010 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 17th chT-RUS |
| Feb 2010 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| May 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| May 2009 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandr Rakhmanov?
In 10 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, Aleksandr Rakhmanov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandr Rakhmanov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2009 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandr Rakhmanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.