Jules Moussard vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Jules Moussard (2606) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Jules Moussard and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2022 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Moussard leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Moussard | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussard with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Moussard | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Moussard | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C44 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Philidor | World Blitz 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Jules Moussard | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A |
| Apr 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Jules Moussard | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Crunchlab PlayIn Match D1 |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jules Moussard | 0-1 | Sicilian | Crunchlab PlayIn Match D1 |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Sicilian | Crunchlab PlayIn Match D1 |
| Jul 2024 | Jules Moussard | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Crunchlab PlayIn Match D1 |
| Apr 2022 | Jules Moussard | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jules Moussard and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 10 recorded games, Jules Moussard has 1 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Jules Moussard and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2022 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Jules Moussard and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.