Vladimir Malakhov vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Vladimir Malakhov (46, GM, FID) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Malakhov leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2620 and 2729, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2620 vs 2729 (Δ -109)
With Vladimir Malakhov as white
27% Vladimir25% draw48% Ian
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
20% Vladimir21% draw59% Ian
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Malakhov | Ian Nepomniachtchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2620 | 2729 |
| Peak rating | 2732 · Jul 2010 | 2795 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 30 | 33 |
| World rank now | #114 | #20 |
| World rank peak | #17 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 923 | 1,123 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 45% |
| % black wins | 32% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2513 | 2663 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 104 |
Best Win
Vladimir Malakhov
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Malakhov
Ian Nepomniachtchi