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Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Denis Lazavik

GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)

8
Nepomniachtchi wins
8
draws
3
Lazavik wins
19
games

Ian Nepomniachtchi and Denis Lazavik have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2023 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 8 wins to 3, with 8 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsLazavik
Nepomniachtchi with White12660
Lazavik with White7223

Results by time format

FormatGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsLazavik
Rapid10433
Blitz9450

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsLazavik
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo2110
C50Italian Game2110
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1010
C22Center Game1100
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo1010
B92Sicilian: Najdorf1010
A45Trompowsky Attack1100
A28English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Feb 2026Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfTitled Tue
Jan 2026Denis LazavikIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2CatalanTitled Tue
Jan 2026Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Sicilian: Rossolimo1st 3-0 Thursday
Dec 2025Denis LazavikIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianWorld Blitz 2025
Dec 2025Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Italian GameWorld Rapid 2025
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoCCT Final Survival W
Dec 2024Denis LazavikIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Trompowsky AttackCCT Final Survival W
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1-0Sicilian: RossolimoCCT Final RR
Dec 2024Denis LazavikIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Nimzo-Larsen AttackCCT Final RR
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1-0Italian GameCCT Final RR
Sep 2024Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1-0Italian GameTitled Tue Early
Sep 2024Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianTitled Tue Late
Jul 2024Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1-0Center GameTitled Tue Early
May 2024Denis LazavikIan Nepomniachtchi1-0CatalanChess.com Classic Div 1 W
May 2024Denis LazavikIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Indian DefenseChess.com Classic Div 1 W
May 2024Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseChess.com Classic Div 1 W
May 2024Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseChess.com Classic Div 1 W
Dec 2023Ian NepomniachtchiDenis Lazavik1-0King's GambitWch Blitz
Feb 2023Denis LazavikIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Indian DefenseAirthings Masters Play In
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Denis Lazavik?

In 19 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 8 wins, Denis Lazavik has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.

How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Denis Lazavik played each other?

Our database records 19 games between them, from Feb 2023 to Feb 2026.

What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Denis Lazavik play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.