Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Haik M. Martirosyan
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719) · GM Haik M. Martirosyan (2669)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Haik M. Martirosyan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Martirosyan with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot 2026 | Blitz Tiebreak |
| Sep 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 29th Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue 15th Sep 2026 |
| May 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Sardinia World Open A |
| Aug 2024 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Aug 2024 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Aug 2023 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-World Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Haik M. Martirosyan?
In 10 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, Haik M. Martirosyan has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Haik M. Martirosyan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2020 to Nov 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Haik M. Martirosyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.