Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Levon Aronian
Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Nepomniachtchi leads with 5 wins to 2, with 9 draws — a 56% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2025 FIDE World Blitz Team Championship Knockout saw Nepomniachtchi prevail. With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2724, 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: 2729 vs 2724 (Δ +5)
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
42% Ian27% draw31% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
32% Ian28% draw40% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2795 · Mar 2023 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 33 | 32 |
| World rank now | #20 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 45% | 39% |
| % black wins | 32% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2663 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 203 |
Best Win
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (52)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Levon Aronian