Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Vasyl Ivanchuk
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628)
7
Nepomniachtchi wins
13
draws
7
Ivanchuk wins
27
games
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vasyl Ivanchuk have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Nepomniachtchi leads 7 wins to 7, with 13 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Ivanchuk with White | 13 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Ivanchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vasyl Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Italian Game | World Blitz 2024 |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2020 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Legends of Chess Prelim |
| Jul 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4th Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Cup |
| Jul 2018 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 4th Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Cup |
| Jul 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Leuven GCT Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2016 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7th Danzhou |
| Dec 2015 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ACP Masters KO |
| Dec 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | ACP Masters KO |
| Dec 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | French Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| May 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 47th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| May 2012 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| Nov 2011 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 6th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2010 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 45th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| Jun 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 45th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| Apr 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 17th chT-RUS |
| Jul 2008 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Dortmund SuperGM 36th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vasyl Ivanchuk?
In 27 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 7 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vasyl Ivanchuk played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Jul 2008 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vasyl Ivanchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.