Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ivan Saric
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Ivan Saric (2623)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ivan Saric have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2014 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 8 wins to 4, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Saric with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Saric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Iv Saric | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Saric | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb Superbet Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Zagreb Superbet Rapid |
| Jul 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Ivan Saric | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2023 | Ivan Saric | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Saric | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Ivan Saric | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Dec 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ivan Saric | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ivan Saric | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Wch Rapid |
| May 2014 | Ivan Saric | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Poikovsky Karpov 15th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ivan Saric?
In 14 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 8 wins, Ivan Saric has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ivan Saric played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2014 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ivan Saric play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.