Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Wesley So
Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) and Wesley So (33, GM, USA) have met 17 times in classical OTB. So leads with 7 wins to 1, with 9 draws — a 53% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2024 World Blitz Championship Knockout saw So prevail. With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2754, the Elo model gives So a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2729 vs 2754 (Δ -25)
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
37% Ian29% draw34% Wesley
With Wesley So as white
29% Ian26% draw46% Wesley
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | Wesley So | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2754 |
| Peak rating | 2795 · Mar 2023 | 2822 · Feb 2017 |
| Peak age | 33 | 24 |
| World rank now | #20 | #9 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,431 |
| Months active | 217 | 195 |
| % white wins | 45% | 42% |
| % black wins | 32% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2663 | 2757 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 196 |
Best Win
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Wesley So
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (50)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Wesley So