Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Rauf Mamedov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Rauf Mamedov (2639)
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
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Mamedov with White | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2025 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2025 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Gashimov Mem Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 11th Gashimov Mem Rapid |
| Sep 2025 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Italian Game | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2024 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Feb 2024 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Feb 2024 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Chessable Play In Match D1 |
| Aug 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Feb 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Airthings Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Airthings Play In Match |
| Dec 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12th WchT |
| Mar 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Moscow Region Blitz |
| Mar 2018 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Region Blitz |
| Feb 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Moscow Open A |
| Jun 2014 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Rauf Mamedov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5th Wch Blitz |
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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.