Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Anish Giri
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Anish Giri have played 128 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 38 wins to 27, with 63 draws (51% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (10 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 65 | 24 | 31 | 10 |
| Giri with White | 63 | 14 | 32 | 17 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 97 | 30 | 47 | 20 |
| Rapid | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| A33 | English Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 128 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Anish Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | A Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | A Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1-0 | Center Game | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | A Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | A Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | A Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 0-1 | King's Gambit | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Aug 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jul 2024 | Anish Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Anish Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Anish Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Bucharest Superbet Classic 4th |
| Jan 2024 | Anish Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Anish Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 10th Sinquefield Cup |
| Nov 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anish Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Anish Giri | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Anish Giri?
In 128 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 38 wins, Anish Giri has 27 wins, and they have drawn 63 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 128 games between them, from Jan 2011 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (10 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (7). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.