Vladimir Malakhov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Vladimir Malakhov and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2007 and the most recent in May 2025. Malakhov leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Oct 2018 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-Moscow blitz 69th |
| May 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-RUS blitz |
| May 2015 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-RUS rapid |
| Sep 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | English Opening | World Cup ACP |
| Sep 2013 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | World Cup ACP |
| Nov 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Novosibirsk Siberian Bank Cup |
| Dec 2010 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Dec 2008 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Pamplona 18th |
| Apr 2007 | Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 14 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 3 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2007 to May 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.