Ian Nepomniachtchi vs B. Adhiban
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM B. Adhiban (2561)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and B. Adhiban have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2012 and the most recent in Sep 2017. Nepomniachtchi leads 4 wins to 0, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Adhiban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Adhiban with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Adhiban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Adhiban |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | B. Adhiban | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | B. Adhiban | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | B. Adhiban | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | B. Adhiban | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
| Jun 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | B. Adhiban | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 11th WchT |
| Jan 2017 | B. Adhiban | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | B. Adhiban | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | B. Adhiban | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9th Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2015 | B. Adhiban | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2012 | B. Adhiban | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 11th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and B. Adhiban?
In 10 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, B. Adhiban has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and B. Adhiban played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2012 to Sep 2017.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and B. Adhiban play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.