Ian Nepomniachtchi vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 4 wins to 1, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th Gashimov Mem Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Gashimov Mem Rapid |
| Jan 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Jul 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Catalan | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Dec 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Feb 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 14 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (3 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.