Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2766)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Abdusattorov have played 47 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 13 wins to 17 - trailing overall, with 17 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 |
| Abdusattorov with White | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 |
| Rapid | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 47 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3rd UzChess Cup 2026 | Masters |
| Apr 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Open Loser Playoffs |
| Apr 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Jun 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd UzChess Cup Masters |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Colle System | 10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | English Opening | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | English Opening | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | French Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Anderssen's opening | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Jul 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Abdusattorov?
In 47 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 13 wins, Nodirbek Abdusattorov has 17 wins, and they have drawn 17 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Abdusattorov played each other?
Our database records 47 games between them, from May 2020 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Abdusattorov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Four Knights (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.