Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Baadur Jobava
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Baadur Jobava (2572)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Baadur Jobava have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Nepomniachtchi leads 5 wins to 3, with 11 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Jobava with White | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | French Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Leuven GCT Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup |
| Jul 2014 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Bergamo ACP Golden Classic |
| Jun 2014 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Apr 2014 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 21st chT-RUS |
| Dec 2011 | Baadur Jobava | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-EU rapid |
| Mar 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 11th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Baadur Jobava?
In 19 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, Baadur Jobava has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Baadur Jobava played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Mar 2010 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Baadur Jobava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.