Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Vladimir Fedoseev
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Vladimir Fedoseev (2692)
19
Nepomniachtchi wins
9
draws
12
Fedoseev wins
40
games
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vladimir Fedoseev have played 40 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nepomniachtchi leads 19 wins to 12, with 9 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
| Fedoseev with White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Rapid | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 40 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Catalan | 11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Gashimov Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Gashimov Mem Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th Gashimov Mem Rapid |
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | London System | Jerusalem Masters |
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| May 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Classic Winners |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chessable Masters Div 1 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chessable Masters Div 1 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chessable Masters Div 1 Lose |
| Aug 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Aug 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Catalan | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Julius Baer Rapid Div 2 W |
| Aug 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-RUS 73rd |
| Oct 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | French Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | French Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vladimir Fedoseev?
In 40 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 19 wins, Vladimir Fedoseev has 12 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vladimir Fedoseev played each other?
Our database records 40 games between them, from Mar 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vladimir Fedoseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (4 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.