Nikita Vitiugov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Nikita Vitiugov and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2020. Vitiugov leads 4 wins to 1, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-RUS 73rd |
| Dec 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2018 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS 71st |
| Dec 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-RUS 67th |
| Oct 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-RUS 66th |
| Apr 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | chT-RUS 20th |
| Apr 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Nov 2008 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | French Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2008 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | RUS Cup final |
| Sep 2008 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 61st ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2006 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS Superfinal |
| Mar 2006 | Nikita Vitiugov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Jan 2001 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-RUS U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 14 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 4 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 2001 to Dec 2020.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov 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.