RamaChess Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Nihal Sarin: Head-to-Head Record
13 games · 7 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses for Ian Nepomniachtchi
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nihal Sarin played 13 games between 2018 and 2025. Ian Nepomniachtchi leads the head-to-head record against Nihal Sarin, winning 7 games to 3, with 3 draws. Ian Nepomniachtchi scores 65.4% against Nihal Sarin (a draw counts as half a point). They met most often at FIDE World Cup 2023 2023 (4 games).
Results by colour
| Ian Nepomniachtchi played | Games | Ian Nepomniachtchi won | Draws | Nihal Sarin won | Ian Nepomniachtchi score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 64.3% |
| Black | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Total | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 65.4% |
Where they met most
| Event | Year | Games |
|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cup 2023 | 2023 | 4 |
| Titled Tue 1st Jul Early | 2025 | 1 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 1 |
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Who has won more games, Ian Nepomniachtchi or Nihal Sarin?
Ian Nepomniachtchi leads the head-to-head record against Nihal Sarin, winning 7 games to 3, with 3 draws.
How many games have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nihal Sarin played?
13 games between 2018 and 2025: Ian Nepomniachtchi won 7, Nihal Sarin won 3 and 3 games were drawn.
What is the head-to-head record of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Nihal Sarin?
Ian Nepomniachtchi has 7 wins, 3 draws and 3 losss against Nihal Sarin (65.4% of the points).
When did Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nihal Sarin last play?
Their latest game in our archive was at Titled Tue 1st Jul Early 2025 (0-1); the first was at World Blitz 2018 2018.
Which opening have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Nihal Sarin played most?
ECO B17, in 1 game of their 13 games.
Can I replay the games of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Nihal Sarin?
Yes. Every game below opens move by move with Stockfish 19's evaluation, the PGN, and Play This Position Against Stockfish.