Ernesto Inarkiev vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Ernesto Inarkiev (41, GM, RUS) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Nepomniachtchi leads with 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Dvoretsky Memorial 2018 drew. With current classical ratings of 2653 and 2729, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2653 vs 2729 (Δ -76)
With Ernesto Inarkiev as white
31% Ernesto27% draw42% Ian
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
23% Ernesto23% draw54% Ian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ernesto Inarkiev | Ian Nepomniachtchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2653 | 2729 |
| Peak rating | 2732 · Sep 2016 | 2795 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 31 | 33 |
| World rank now | #62 | #20 |
| World rank peak | #25 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,066 | 1,123 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 46% | 45% |
| % black wins | 34% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2532 | 2663 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 104 |
Best Win
Ernesto Inarkiev
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ernesto Inarkiev
Ian Nepomniachtchi