Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Baadur Jobava
Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) and Baadur Jobava (43, GM, GEO) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2570, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2729 vs 2570 (Δ +159)
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
66% Ian18% draw15% Baadur
With Baadur Jobava as white
56% Ian22% draw22% Baadur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | Baadur Jobava | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2570 |
| Peak rating | 2795 · Mar 2023 | 2734 · Sep 2012 |
| Peak age | 33 | 29 |
| World rank now | #20 | #239 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #19 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,307 |
| Months active | 217 | 219 |
| % white wins | 45% | 55% |
| % black wins | 32% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2663 | 2544 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 185 |
Best Win
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Baadur Jobava
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).
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Baadur Jobava