Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Zaven Andriasian
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Zaven Andriasian (2538)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Zaven Andriasian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2001 and the most recent in Apr 2020. Nepomniachtchi leads 6 wins to 0, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Andriasian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Andriasian with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Andriasian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Andriasian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Zaven Andriasian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz Open |
| Jan 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Zaven Andriasian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2018 | Zaven Andriasian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Zaven Andriasian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Zaven Andriasian | 1-0 | Philidor | Wch Rapid |
| Feb 2010 | Zaven Andriasian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Oct 2009 | Zaven Andriasian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25th EU-Cup |
| Feb 2009 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Zaven Andriasian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Feb 2008 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Zaven Andriasian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Moscow Aeroflot Open A1 |
| May 2007 | Zaven Andriasian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5th World Youth Stars |
| Nov 2001 | Zaven Andriasian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Wch U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Zaven Andriasian?
In 11 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 6 wins, Zaven Andriasian has 0 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Zaven Andriasian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2001 to Apr 2020.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Zaven Andriasian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.