Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Alcantara leads 5 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (4 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara with White | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 |
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Sep 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Sep 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Feb 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Dec 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 KO |
| Oct 2020 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jun 2020 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 25 recorded games, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 5 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 9 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.