Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ivan Popov
Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) and Ivan Popov (36, GM, RUS) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Nepomniachtchi leads with 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 60% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Open World Blitz Championship 2019 saw Nepomniachtchi prevail. With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2610, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2729 vs 2610 (Δ +119)
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
61% Ian20% draw19% Ivan
With Ivan Popov as white
50% Ian24% draw26% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | Ivan Popov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2610 |
| Peak rating | 2795 · Mar 2023 | 2661 · Sep 2015 |
| Peak age | 33 | 25 |
| World rank now | #20 | #137 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #78 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,020 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 45% | 56% |
| % black wins | 32% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2663 | 2409 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 6 |
Best Win
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Ivan Popov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Ivan Popov