Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Yue Wang
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Yue Wang (2623)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yue Wang have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2009 and the most recent in Jul 2016. Nepomniachtchi leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Wang with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Wang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 7th Danzhou |
| Jun 2016 | Yue Wang | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | RUS-CHN Summit 10th |
| Dec 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Yue Wang | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Yue Wang | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Beijing Sportaccord Basque |
| Dec 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Yue Wang | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Yue Wang | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Yue Wang | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | RUS-CHN Summit 8th Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 0-1 | Sicilian | RUS-CHN Summit 8th Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS-CHN Summit 8th |
| Aug 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Yue Wang | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Yue Wang | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Yue Wang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yue Wang?
In 17 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 3 wins, Yue Wang has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yue Wang played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Aug 2009 to Jul 2016.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Yue Wang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.