Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Quang Liem Le
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Quang Liem Le (2731)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Quang Liem Le have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2008 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Nepomniachtchi leads 10 wins to 2, with 7 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Le with White | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Nov 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Sicilian | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Aug 2022 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Dec 2018 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2017 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Sicilian | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2010 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2008 | Quang Liem Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Quang Liem Le?
In 19 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 10 wins, Quang Liem Le has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Quang Liem Le played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Feb 2008 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Quang Liem Le play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.