Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Sanan Sjugirov
Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) and Sanan Sjugirov (33, GM, HUN) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Nepomniachtchi leads the classical series 4–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2565, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2729 vs 2565 (Δ +164)
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
67% Ian18% draw15% Sanan
With Sanan Sjugirov as white
57% Ian22% draw21% Sanan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | Sanan Sjugirov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2565+5 |
| Peak rating | 2795 · Mar 2023 | 2712 · Nov 2022 |
| Peak age | 33 | 29 |
| World rank now | #20 | #250 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #28 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,479 |
| Months active | 217 | 209 |
| % white wins | 45% | 51% |
| % black wins | 32% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2663 | 2555 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 149 |
Best Win
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Sanan Sjugirov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Sanan Sjugirov