Kirill Alekseenko vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Kirill Alekseenko (2656) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Kirill Alekseenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Alekseenko leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alekseenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekseenko with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alekseenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alekseenko | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Kirill Alekseenko | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | World Blitz 2025 |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Aug 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Aug 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Moscow Smyslov Region Group Cup |
| Apr 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | English Opening | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz Open |
| Mar 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Candidates Tournament |
| Dec 2018 | Kirill Alekseenko | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Kirill Alekseenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kirill Alekseenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 10 recorded games, Kirill Alekseenko has 1 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Kirill Alekseenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Kirill Alekseenko and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.