Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Denis Lazavik
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
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
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Lazavik with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | CCT Final Survival W |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | CCT Final Survival W |
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game | CCT Final RR |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Center Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Denis Lazavik | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| May 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 1 W |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Play In |
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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.