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Peter Svidler vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

GM Peter Svidler (2682) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)

12
Svidler wins
31
draws
18
Nepomniachtchi wins
61
games

Peter Svidler and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 61 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Svidler leads 12 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 31 draws (49% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesSvidlerDrawsNepomniachtchi
Svidler with White319166
Nepomniachtchi with White3031512

Results by time format

FormatGamesSvidlerDrawsNepomniachtchi
Blitz245109
Rapid213117
Classical164102

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesSvidlerDrawsNepomniachtchi
A34English Opening: Symmetrical4220
C45Scotch Game3021
B51Sicilian: Moscow Variation3210
B90Sicilian: Najdorf3021
B06Modern Defense2101
A16English Opening2020
B08Pirc Defense2002
A33English Opening2020

Most recent 30 of 61 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English Opening: Neo-CatalanJerusalem Masters Knockout
Dec 2025Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedJerusalem Masters Knockout
Dec 2025Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Sicilian: NajdorfJerusalem Masters Knockout
Dec 2025Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler0-1Sicilian: Moscow VariationJerusalem Masters Knockout
Dec 2025Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2CatalanJerusalem Masters
May 2025Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedKarpov Cup - 50 years
Sep 2023Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: Moscow VariationAmsterdam Levitov Rapid
Sep 2023Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianAmsterdam Levitov Rapid
Aug 2023Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1-0King's GambitchT-World Rapid
Sep 2022Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1-0English Opening: Anti-GrünfeldChess.com Rapid CGC KO
Sep 2022Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Morphy DefenseChess.com Rapid CGC KO
Sep 2022Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Bishop's OpeningChess.com Rapid CGC KO
Sep 2022Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedChess.com Rapid CGC KO
Sep 2022Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianChess.com Rapid CGC KO
Jun 2021Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1-0English Opening: SymmetricalParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2021Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English OpeningParis GCT Blitz
Jun 2021Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2French: Classical VariationParis GCT Rapid
May 2021Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2English OpeningFTX Crypto Cup Prelim
Dec 2020Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian: Najdorfch-RUS 73rd
Dec 2020Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Sicilian: NajdorfTitled Tue
Nov 2020Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Sicilian: NajdorfSkilling Open Prelim
Jul 2020Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2English OpeningLegends of Chess Prelim
Jul 2020Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Réti OpeningLegends of Chess Prelim
May 2020Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Réti OpeningPlay for Russia Prelim
May 2020Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2English Opening: Anti-GrünfeldPlay for Russia Prelim
Aug 2019Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2English OpeningAmsterdam Levitov Rapid
Aug 2019Peter SvidlerIan Nepomniachtchi0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianAmsterdam Levitov Blitz
Dec 2018Ian NepomniachtchiPeter Svidler1/2-1/2Scotch GameWch Blitz
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Peter Svidler and Ian Nepomniachtchi?

In 61 recorded games, Peter Svidler has 12 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 18 wins, and they have drawn 31 times.

How many times have Peter Svidler and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?

Our database records 61 games between them, from Dec 2006 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Peter Svidler and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games), followed by the Scotch Game (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.