Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Yi Wei
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Yi Wei (2753)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yi Wei have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Nepomniachtchi leads 3 wins to 3, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Wei with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jan 2024 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Jerusalem FIDE GP |
| Dec 2019 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening | Jerusalem FIDE GP |
| May 2019 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Moscow FIDE GP |
| May 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yi Wei | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Moscow FIDE GP |
| May 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Moscow FIDE GP |
| May 2019 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Moscow FIDE GP |
| May 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Italian Game | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Abidjan GCT rapid |
| Jan 2017 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 79th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2016 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Yi Wei | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yi Wei?
In 15 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 3 wins, Yi Wei has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yi Wei played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2013 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yi Wei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.