Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Aleksandr Shimanov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2009 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 7 wins to 4, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Shimanov with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Dec 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | London System | PRO League KO Stage |
| Apr 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2011 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Colle System | ch-EU blitz |
| Apr 2011 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 18th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2010 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | ch-RUS U20 |
| Nov 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2009 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | RUS Cup final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandr Shimanov?
In 14 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2009 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.