Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Alexander Rakhmanov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · Alexander Rakhmanov
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alexander Rakhmanov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Nepomniachtchi leads 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Rakhmanov with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Rakhmanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-RUS rapid |
| Apr 2018 | Alexander Rakhmanov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alexander Rakhmanov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch 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 Alexander Rakhmanov?
In 12 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 6 wins, Alexander Rakhmanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alexander Rakhmanov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2009 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alexander Rakhmanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.