Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Georg Meier
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Georg Meier (2612)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Georg Meier have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2005 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 7 wins to 3, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Meier with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Georg Meier | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2023 | Georg Meier | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Feb 2021 | Georg Meier | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | World Corporate Final |
| Feb 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | World Corporate Final |
| Jul 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Georg Meier | 1-0 | French Defense | Dortmund 46th |
| Jul 2018 | Georg Meier | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 4th Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Cup |
| Jul 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | 4th Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Cup |
| Nov 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Georg Meier | 1-0 | French Defense | 21st chT-EU |
| Jun 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Dortmund SuperGM 43rd |
| Jun 2014 | Georg Meier | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2005 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Georg Meier | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | 97th Champions Challenge |
| Jun 2005 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Georg Meier | 0-1 | French Defense | 97th Champions Challenge |
| Jun 2005 | Georg Meier | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 97th Champions Challenge |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Georg Meier?
In 13 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, Georg Meier has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Georg Meier played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 2005 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Georg Meier play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French Defense (4 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.