Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Praggnanandhaa R have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 3 wins to 2, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| R with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd UzChess Cup Masters |
| Aug 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Bucharest Superbet Classic 4th |
| Apr 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Candidates Tournament |
| Apr 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Jan 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Feb 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Duesseldorf WR Masters |
| Feb 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Oct 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Apr 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 14 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 3 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.