Prepare against Hans Moke Niemann
GM · United States · World #21 classical · FIDE ID 2093596
Our database contains 3,925 games by Hans Moke Niemann, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hans Moke Niemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hans Moke Niemann before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,725 | 2,742 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,675 | 2,675 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,711 | 2,734 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,925 | 2,097 | 838 | 990 | 53.4% |
| As White | 1,955 | 1,127 | 401 | 427 | 57.6% |
| As Black | 1,970 | 970 | 437 | 563 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hans Moke Niemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hans Moke Niemann's side.
First moves as White (1,954 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,068 | 54.7% | 71.0% |
| d4 | 657 | 33.6% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 121 | 6.2% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 88 | 4.5% | 65.3% |
| b4 | 5 | 0.3% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 71.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Niemann usually continues Nf3 (67.8% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Niemann usually continues Nf3 (70.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Niemann usually continues d4 (84.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Niemann usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Niemann usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Niemann usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (901 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 351 | 39.0% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 303 | 33.6% | 67.5% |
| c6 | 104 | 11.5% | 76.4% |
| e6 | 90 | 10.0% | 60.6% |
| g6 | 28 | 3.1% | 51.8% |
| b6 | 10 | 1.1% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (626 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 525 | 83.9% | 60.1% |
| d5 | 69 | 11.0% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 25 | 4.0% | 68.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Hans Moke Niemann's chess games
All 3,925 games by Hans Moke Niemann in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 2,097 wins, 838 draws, 990 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 184 | 104/36/44 | 56.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 142 | 88/15/39 | 62.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 123 | 79/20/24 | 64.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 81 | 50/17/14 | 61.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 77 | 50/11/16 | 64.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 72 | 42/15/15 | 58.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 68 | 39/19/10 | 57.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 61 | 34/19/8 | 55.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 57 | 35/6/16 | 61.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 35/10/9 | 64.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 116 | 63/18/35 | 54.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 96 | 40/30/26 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 90 | 41/21/28 | 45.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 89 | 42/23/24 | 47.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 85 | 43/15/27 | 50.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 85 | 29/27/29 | 34.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 72 | 12/37/23 | 16.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 70 | 44/13/13 | 62.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 68 | 42/11/15 | 61.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 67 | 23/27/17 | 34.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Miami FTX Crypto Cup | B31 |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,804 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Dec 2022 | Richard Rapport | 2,802 | Wch Rapid | C28 |
| Feb 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,446 | 1,063.5 | 2,650 |
| Junior Speed Qual | 2022 | 77 | 40.5 | 2,670 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 63 | 37 | 2,630 |
| Chess.com SpeedChess | 2024 | 62 | 32 | 2,790 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 44 | 22.5 | 2,538 |
| chess.com SpeedChess | 2025 | 42 | 23.5 | 2,714 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 39 | 22 | 2,621 |
| Junior Speed Qual Americas | 2021 | 36 | 25 | 2,367 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anish Giri (58 games) · Magnus Carlsen (58 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (56 games) · Christopher Woojin Yoo (54 games) · Santosh Gujrathi Vidit (50 games) · Erigaisi Arjun (49 games) · Daniil Dubov (42 games) · Denis Lazavik (39 games)
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Where can I find Hans Moke Niemann's chess games?
3,925 games by Hans Moke Niemann, from Nov 2013 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Hans Moke Niemann has played.
What does Hans Moke Niemann play on the first move as White?
Across 1,954 games with White in our database, Hans Moke Niemann opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hans Moke Niemann answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hans Moke Niemann play as White?
As White, Hans Moke Niemann's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (184 games, 56.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (142 games, 62.0% win rate); Sicilian (123 games, 64.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,955 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hans Moke Niemann play as Black?
As Black, Hans Moke Niemann most often plays: Réti Opening (116 games, 54.3% win rate); Indian Defense (96 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (90 games, 45.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,970 games.
What is Hans Moke Niemann's FIDE rating?
Hans Moke Niemann is currently rated 2,725 in classical chess, 2,675 in rapid and 2,711 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,742 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Hans Moke Niemann played?
Our database contains 3,925 games by Hans Moke Niemann, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,097 wins, 838 draws, 990 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hans Moke Niemann?
3,925 games by Hans Moke Niemann reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.