Sergei Movsesian vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Sergei Movsesian and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2008 and the most recent in Apr 2020. Movsesian leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Sergei Movsesian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20th chT-EU |
| Jun 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Sicilian | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Sergei Movsesian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2013 | Sergei Movsesian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS |
| Jan 2008 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Corus B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 11 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 4 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2008 to Apr 2020.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.