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Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Rauf Mamedov

GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Rauf Mamedov (2639)

11
Nepomniachtchi wins
14
draws
7
Mamedov wins
32
games

Ian Nepomniachtchi and Rauf Mamedov have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 11 wins to 7, with 14 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsMamedov
Nepomniachtchi with White16583
Mamedov with White16664

Results by time format

FormatGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsMamedov
Blitz16655
Rapid9342
Classical7250

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsMamedov
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo5122
B51Sicilian: Moscow Variation4301
C42Petrov's Defense3021
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo2101
B76Sicilian: Dragon2110
B22Sicilian1100
B25Sicilian1010
B33Sicilian: Sveshnikov1010

Most recent 30 of 32 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationWorld Blitz 2025
Dec 2025Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1-0Sicilian: Rossolimo11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz
Dec 2025Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Petrov's Defense11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz
Dec 2025Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Petrov's Defense11th Gashimov Mem Rapid
Dec 2025Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1/2-1/2Sicilian11th Gashimov Mem Rapid
Sep 2025Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Italian GameFIDE Grand Swiss
Sep 2024Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz
Sep 2024Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov0-1Sicilian: Rossolimo10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz
Sep 2024Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Sicilian: Najdorf10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid
Feb 2024Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1-0Sicilian: Moscow VariationChessable Play In Match D1
Feb 2024Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Vienna GameChessable Play In Match D1
Feb 2024Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov0-1Sicilian: RossolimoChessable Play In Match D1
Feb 2024Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Four Knights Game: Spanish VariationChessable Play In Match D1
Aug 2023Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi0-1SicilianFIDE World Cup
Aug 2023Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoFIDE World Cup
Aug 2023Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoFIDE World Cup
Aug 2023Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationFIDE World Cup
Feb 2023Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Petrov's DefenseAirthings Play In Match
Feb 2023Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1/2-1/2Sicilian: DragonAirthings Play In Match
Dec 2022Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1-0Sicilian: RossolimoWch Blitz
Dec 2019Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Caro-Kann: Two Knights VariationWch Blitz
Mar 2019Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Sicilian: Moscow Variation12th WchT
Mar 2018Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1-0Sicilian: DragonMoscow Region Blitz
Mar 2018Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi0-1SicilianMoscow Region Blitz
Feb 2015Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoMoscow Open A
Jun 2014Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian: Alapin8th Wch Blitz
Jun 2013Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov0-1Sicilian: Rossolimo7th Wch Blitz
Jun 2013Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Sicilian: Moscow Variation7th Wch Blitz
Nov 2010Rauf MamedovIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Sicilian: Moscow Variation5th Wch Blitz
Nov 2010Ian NepomniachtchiRauf Mamedov1-0Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon5th Wch Blitz
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Rauf Mamedov?

In 32 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 11 wins, Rauf Mamedov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.

How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Rauf Mamedov played each other?

Our database records 32 games between them, from May 2005 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Rauf Mamedov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.