Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (2534) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719)
Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Jerez leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jerez | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerez with White | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jerez | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jerez | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue 27th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 10 recorded games, Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez has 2 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 8 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.