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Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Teimour Radjabov

GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)

14
Nepomniachtchi wins
23
draws
12
Radjabov wins
49
games

Ian Nepomniachtchi and Teimour Radjabov have played 49 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 14 wins to 12, with 23 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsRadjabov
Nepomniachtchi with White279135
Radjabov with White225107

Results by time format

FormatGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsRadjabov
Blitz3511159
Classical7061
Rapid7322

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNepomniachtchiDrawsRadjabov
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense3120
D42English Opening: Symmetrical3021
D85Grünfeld Defense3021
D37Indian Defense2110
C44Ponziani Opening2200
A01Nimzovich-Larsen attack2200
B32Sicilian2011
C54Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo2020

Most recent 30 of 49 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch VariationWorld Blitz 2025
May 2025Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Indian DefenseKarpov Cup - 50 years
Oct 2022Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov0-1Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch VariationChess.com Rapid CGC KO
Oct 2022Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Indian DefenseChess.com Rapid CGC KO
Oct 2022Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoChess.com Rapid CGC KO
Jun 2022Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2CatalanCandidates Tournament
Jun 2022Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2CatalanCandidates Tournament
Jun 2021Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Nimzovich-Larsen attackParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2021Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2021Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseParis GCT Rapid
May 2021Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1-0Nimzovich-Larsen attackFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Modern DefenseFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1-0Nimzovich-Larsen attackFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Italian Game: Classical VariationFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseFTX Crypto Cup KO
May 2021Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov0-1Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Mar 2021Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseCarlsen Inv Prelim
Feb 2021Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2SicilianOpera Euro Rapid Prelim
Dec 2020Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov0-1Owen DefenseAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch VariationAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Queen's Pawn GameAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1-0English Opening: SymmetricalAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1-0King's Indian Defense: Averbakh SystemAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Dutch DefenseAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Teimour RadjabovIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English Opening: SymmetricalAirthings Masters KO
Dec 2020Ian NepomniachtchiTeimour Radjabov1/2-1/2Indian DefenseAirthings Masters KO
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Teimour Radjabov?

In 49 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 14 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.

How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Teimour Radjabov played each other?

Our database records 49 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.