Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Gukesh D
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Gukesh D (2717)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Gukesh D have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 3 wins to 3, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| D with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Blitz 2025 |
| Aug 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dommaraju Gukesh | 0-1 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Bucharest Superbet Classic 4th |
| Apr 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Apr 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Candidates Tournament |
| Jan 2024 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Feb 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Duesseldorf WR Masters Playoff |
| Feb 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Duesseldorf WR Masters |
| Feb 2023 | Dommaraju Gukesh | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Dommaraju Gukesh | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Gukesh D?
In 16 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 3 wins, Gukesh D has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Gukesh D played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Gukesh D play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.