Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Alireza Firouzja
Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) and Alireza Firouzja (23, GM, FRA) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Nepomniachtchi leads with 5 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 43% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1. Schachbundesliga 2024-2025 Februar 2025 drew. With current classical ratings of 2733 and 2744, the Elo model gives Firouzja a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2733 vs 2744 (Δ -11)
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
39% Ian28% draw32% Alireza
With Alireza Firouzja as white
30% Ian27% draw43% Alireza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | Alireza Firouzja | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2733+4 | 2744-15 |
| Peak rating | 2795 · Mar 2023 | 2804 · Dec 2021 |
| Peak age | 33 | 18 |
| World rank now | #17 | #11 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,065 |
| Months active | 218 | 166 |
| % white wins | 45% | 57% |
| % black wins | 32% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2663 | 2712 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 161 |
Best Win
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Alireza Firouzja
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Alireza Firouzja