Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vladislav Kovalev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2023. Nepomniachtchi leads 4 wins to 0, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kovalev with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Jun 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Dortmund 46th |
| Jun 2018 | Vladislav Kovalev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19th Poikovsky Karpov |
| Oct 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21st chT-EU |
| Mar 2016 | Vladislav Kovalev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 15th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 10 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Sep 2023.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.