Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
15
Nepomniachtchi wins
23
draws
12
Radjabov wins
50
games
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Teimour Radjabov have played 50 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in May 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 15 wins to 12, with 23 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 27 | 9 | 13 | 5 |
| Radjabov with White | 23 | 6 | 10 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 35 | 11 | 15 | 9 |
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D42 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 50 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Radjabov,T | Nepomniachtchi,I | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 75th Ann. Karpov 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | World Blitz 2025 |
| May 2025 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Oct 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Oct 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Oct 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Rapid CGC KO |
| Jun 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Candidates Tournament |
| Jun 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Candidates Tournament |
| Jun 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| May 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FTX Crypto Cup KO |
| May 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Airthings Masters KO |
| Dec 2020 | Teimour Radjabov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Airthings Masters KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Teimour Radjabov?
In 50 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 15 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 50 games between them, from Nov 2010 to May 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.