Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Vincent Keymer
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Vincent Keymer (2767)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vincent Keymer have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 9 wins to 4, with 4 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Keymer with White | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Italian Game | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2025 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Bl Team Final Annulled |
| Dec 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Colle System | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | CCT Final RR |
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Italian Game | CCT Final RR |
| Feb 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Duesseldorf WR Masters |
| Feb 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters KO |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Airthings Masters KO |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Airthings Masters KO |
| Feb 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters KO |
| Feb 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vincent Keymer?
In 17 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 9 wins, Vincent Keymer has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vincent Keymer played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vincent Keymer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.