Vladimir Potkin vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Vladimir Potkin (2548) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)
Vladimir Potkin and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Potkin leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Potkin | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potkin with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Potkin | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Potkin | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Potkin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Moscow Dvoretsky Mem Blitz |
| Nov 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Razuvaev Memorial online |
| Dec 2018 | Vladimir Potkin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Aug 2014 | Vladimir Potkin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 5th Yaroslav the Wise Rapid |
| Aug 2014 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Potkin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 5th Yaroslav the Wise Rapid |
| Jan 2014 | Vladimir Potkin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-Moscow Superfinal |
| Nov 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Moscow MGSU Rector Cup |
| May 2012 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 47th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| May 2012 | Vladimir Potkin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 47th Capablanca Memorial Elite |
| Dec 2010 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Vladimir Potkin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-RUS 63rd |
| Aug 2010 | Vladimir Potkin | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 63rd ch-RUS Higher League |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Potkin and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 11 recorded games, Vladimir Potkin has 0 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vladimir Potkin and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2010 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Vladimir Potkin and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.