Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Bassem Amin
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Bassem Amin (2614)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Bassem Amin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2011 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Nepomniachtchi leads 8 wins to 1, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Amin with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Bassem Amin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Dec 2021 | Bassem Amin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Online Olym Div Top-C |
| Dec 2019 | Bassem Amin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Rapid |
| May 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Bassem Amin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Italian Game | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Abidjan GCT rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Bassem Amin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Bassem Amin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8th WchT |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Bassem Amin?
In 12 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 8 wins, Bassem Amin has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Bassem Amin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2011 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Bassem Amin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.