Alexander Motylev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Alexander Motylev (47, GM, ROU) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Motylev leads the classical series 1–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2550 and 2729, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2550 vs 2729 (Δ -179)
With Alexander Motylev as white
20% Alexander21% draw59% Ian
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
14% Alexander18% draw69% Ian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexander Motylev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2550-10 | 2729 |
| Peak rating | 2710 · Jul 2009 | 2795 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 30 | 33 |
| World rank now | #313 | #20 |
| World rank peak | #23 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,147 | 1,123 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 48% | 45% |
| % black wins | 37% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2481 | 2663 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 113 | 104 |
Best Win
Alexander Motylev
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexander Motylev
Ian Nepomniachtchi