Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Elina Danielian
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Elina Danielian (2382)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Elina Danielian have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2019 and the most recent in May 2020. Nepomniachtchi leads 24 wins to 1, with 2 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielian with White | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 27 | 24 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Bird's opening | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Torre Attack | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | chess.com Speed |
| Sep 2019 | Elina Danielian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | chess.com Speed |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Elina Danielian?
In 27 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 24 wins, Elina Danielian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Elina Danielian played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Sep 2019 to May 2020.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Elina Danielian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.