Ian Nepomniachtchi vs David Paravyan
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM David Paravyan (2584)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and David Paravyan have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Paravyan with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Paravyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | David Paravyan | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | David Paravyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | David Paravyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Blitz 2024 |
| Feb 2024 | David Paravyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | David Paravyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | David Paravyan | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | David Paravyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | David Paravyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 KO |
| Mar 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | David Paravyan | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 KO |
| Feb 2022 | David Paravyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 KO |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and David Paravyan?
In 15 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, David Paravyan has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and David Paravyan played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and David Paravyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (4 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.