Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Yangyi Yu
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Yangyi Yu (2706)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yangyi Yu have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2012 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Nepomniachtchi leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Yu with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2019 | Yangyi Yu | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Cup |
| Mar 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 12th WchT |
| Dec 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2017 | Yangyi Yu | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Yangyi Yu | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2016 | Yangyi Yu | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 7th Danzhou |
| Jun 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | RUS-CHN Summit 10th |
| Jun 2015 | Yangyi Yu | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| Jun 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 50th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| Nov 2013 | Yangyi Yu | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th WchT |
| Jul 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yangyi Yu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | RUS-CHN Summit 8th Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Yangyi Yu | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | RUS-CHN Summit 8th Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Yangyi Yu | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | RUS-CHN Summit 8th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yangyi Yu?
In 17 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, Yangyi Yu has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yangyi Yu played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2012 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yangyi Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.