Renato Terry vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
IM Renato Terry (2500) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719)
Renato Terry and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2023 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Terry leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Terry | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Terry | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Terry | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Renato Terry | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue 27th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Renato Terry | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue 20th Oct 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Renato Terry | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue 29th Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Renato Terry | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue 15th Sep 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Renato Terry | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Renato Terry | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Renato Terry | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Renato Terry | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Renato Terry | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Renato Terry | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Renato Terry and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 10 recorded games, Renato Terry has 3 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Renato Terry and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2023 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Renato Terry and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.