Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Tuan Minh Le
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Tuan Minh Le (2585)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Tuan Minh Le have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2022 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Le with White | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Tuan Minh Le | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | London System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Tuan Minh Le | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Mar 2022 | Tuan Minh Le | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Tuan Minh Le?
In 11 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, Tuan Minh Le has 6 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Tuan Minh Le played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Mar 2022 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Tuan Minh Le play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (6 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.