Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Daniil Lintchevski
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Daniil Lintchevski (2499)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Lintchevski have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Nepomniachtchi leads 6 wins to 0, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Lintchevski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Lintchevski with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Lintchevski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Lintchevski |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Lintchevski | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Lintchevski | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Moscow MGSU Rector Cup |
| Jun 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Lintchevski | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 65th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2010 | Daniil Lintchevski | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Lintchevski | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | ch-RUS U20 |
| Feb 2010 | Daniil Lintchevski | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Moscow Open A |
| May 2009 | Daniil Lintchevski | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS U20 |
| Apr 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Lintchevski | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-RUS U20 |
| May 2007 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Lintchevski | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 5th World Youth Stars |
| May 2006 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Lintchevski | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4th World Youth Stars |
| May 2005 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Lintchevski | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3rd World Youth Stars |
| Jun 2004 | Daniil Lintchevski | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | World Youth Stars 2nd |
| Aug 2003 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Daniil Lintchevski | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 1st World Youth Stars |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Lintchevski?
In 13 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 6 wins, Daniil Lintchevski has 0 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Lintchevski played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2003 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniil Lintchevski play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Four Knights (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.