Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2757)
21
Nepomniachtchi wins
46
draws
32
Firouzja wins
99
games
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alireza Firouzja have played 99 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 21 wins to 32 - trailing overall, with 46 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 52 | 15 | 24 | 13 |
| Firouzja with White | 47 | 6 | 22 | 19 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 69 | 11 | 30 | 28 |
| Rapid | 16 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| Classical | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 99 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Vienna Game | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Center Game | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alireza Firouzja?
In 99 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 21 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 32 wins, and they have drawn 46 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 99 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.