Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Rasmus Svane
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Rasmus Svane (2624)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Rasmus Svane have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in May 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 11 wins to 3, with 4 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Svane with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rasmus Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Rasmus Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Center Game | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | King's Gambit | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | R Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | R Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | R Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | R Svane | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | R Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | R Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | R Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rasmus Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2020 | Rasmus Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Rasmus Svane | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rasmus Svane | 1-0 | French Defense | 31st EU-Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Rasmus Svane?
In 18 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 11 wins, Rasmus Svane has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Rasmus Svane played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Oct 2015 to May 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Rasmus Svane play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.