Hans Moke Niemann vs Erigaisi Arjun
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2725) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2759)
Hans Moke Niemann and Erigaisi Arjun have played 52 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Niemann leads 20 wins to 24 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (5 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 |
| Arjun with White | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| Classical | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Arjun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ? | ? | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Most recent 30 of 52 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Erigaisi,Arjun | Niemann,Hans Moke | 1-0 | Catalan | Quantbox Chennai GM 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Niemann,Hans Moke | Erigaisi,Arjun | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2026 | Erigaisi,Arjun | Niemann,Hans Moke | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2026 | Erigaisi,Arjun | Niemann,Hans Moke | 1-0 | Italian Game | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jun 2026 | Erigaisi,Arjun | Niemann,Hans Moke | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3rd UzChess Cup Masters |
| Mar 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Round-Robin |
| Feb 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Jan 2026 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Catalan | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
| Jul 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FTX Road to Miami Prelim |
| May 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Erigaisi Arjun | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Erigaisi Arjun | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Junior Speed Qual |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Erigaisi Arjun?
In 52 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 20 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 24 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?
Our database records 52 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (5 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.