Awonder Liang vs Hans Moke Niemann
GM Awonder Liang (2696) · GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730)
Awonder Liang and Hans Moke Niemann have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Liang leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (5 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Liang | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liang with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Niemann with White | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Liang | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Liang | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Catalan | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Catalan | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Niemann-Liang Match 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-USA 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Awonder Liang | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-USA 2024 |
| Oct 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | ch-USA |
| Aug 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 121st US Open |
| Aug 2020 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2019 | Awonder Liang | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-USA U20 |
| Oct 2016 | Hans Moke Niemann | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 10th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Awonder Liang and Hans Moke Niemann?
In 20 recorded games, Awonder Liang has 3 wins, Hans Moke Niemann has 6 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Awonder Liang and Hans Moke Niemann played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Awonder Liang and Hans Moke Niemann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.