Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Anton Korobov
Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) and Anton Korobov (41, GM, UKR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Nepomniachtchi leads the classical series 5–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2612, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2729 vs 2612 (Δ +117)
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
60% Ian21% draw19% Anton
With Anton Korobov as white
49% Ian24% draw26% Anton
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | Anton Korobov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2612+2 |
| Peak rating | 2795 · Mar 2023 | 2723 · Jan 2014 |
| Peak age | 33 | 29 |
| World rank now | #20 | #130 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #25 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,646 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 45% | 55% |
| % black wins | 32% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2663 | 2577 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 195 |
Best Win
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Anton Korobov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Anton Korobov