Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Anton Korobov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Anton Korobov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 15 wins to 3, with 4 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Korobov with White | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2021 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
| Feb 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | World Corporate Final |
| Dec 2019 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| May 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Dec 2017 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11th WchT |
| Dec 2016 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2016 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Olympiad-42 |
| Oct 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 9th Wch Blitz |
| May 2015 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | chT-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Mar 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 16th ch-EU |
| Jun 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-EU rapid |
| Dec 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Sep 2011 | Anton Korobov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 27th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Anton Korobov?
In 22 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 15 wins, Anton Korobov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Apr 2011 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.