Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Nodirbek Yakubboev
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719) · GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (2685)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Yakubboev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2023 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Yakubboev with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| unknown | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Yakubboev,Nodirbek | Nepomniachtchi,I | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3rd UzChess Cup Masters |
| May 2026 | Yakubboev,Nodirbek | Nepomniachtchi,I | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 75th Ann. Karpov 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Italian Game | 11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 11th Gashimov Mem Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 11th Gashimov Mem Rapid |
| Sep 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jun 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2nd UzChess Cup Masters |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Jul 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Julius Baer Play In |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Yakubboev?
In 10 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 2 wins, Nodirbek Yakubboev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Yakubboev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nodirbek Yakubboev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.