Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Daniil Dubov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2012 and the most recent in May 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 8 wins to 4, with 21 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Dubov with White | 16 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Dec 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | World Blitz 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Italian Game | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-World Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| Aug 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| May 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-RUS 73rd |
| Dec 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2019 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Paris GCT blitz |
| Jul 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Paris GCT blitz |
| Jul 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Oct 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS rapid |
| Sep 2018 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-RUS 71st |
| Mar 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Mar 2018 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11th Moscow Tal Memorial Rapid |
| May 2017 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 24th chT-RUS |
| Dec 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| Apr 2015 | Daniil Dubov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 14th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov?
In 33 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 8 wins, Daniil Dubov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 21 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Apr 2012 to May 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.