Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
23
Nepomniachtchi wins
18
draws
14
Mamedyarov wins
55
games
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 55 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2008 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 23 wins to 14, with 18 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Classical | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Rapid | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 55 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd UzChess Cup 2026 | Masters |
| Sep 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 10th Gashimov Mem Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 10th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Catalan | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| May 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2nd Bucharest Superbet Classic |
| Feb 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Jul 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | English Opening | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Zagreb GCT Blitz |
| Jul 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening | Zagreb GCT Rapid |
| May 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2020 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | PRO League Stage |
| Aug 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Paris GCT blitz |
| Jul 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Paris GCT blitz |
| Jul 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Croatia GCT |
| Jan 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 81st Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Albin Countergambit | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 55 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 23 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 14 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 55 games between them, from Apr 2008 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games), followed by the Grünfeld Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.