Etienne Bacrot vs Hans Moke Niemann
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730)
Etienne Bacrot and Hans Moke Niemann have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Bacrot leads 3 wins to 16 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Niemann with White | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | E Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | E Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | French Defense | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Niemann-Bacrot Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Niemann-Bacrot Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Italian Game | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Paris Blitz m |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Paris Rapid Match |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Paris Rapid Match |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian | Paris Rapid Match |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Niemann - Bacrot Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Paris Rapid Match |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Paris Match |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Paris Match |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Paris Match |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Paris Match |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Paris Match |
| Aug 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Paris Match |
| Jun 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2020 | Etienne Bacrot | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Modern Defense | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Hans Moke Niemann?
In 27 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 3 wins, Hans Moke Niemann has 16 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Hans Moke Niemann played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Jan 2020 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Hans Moke Niemann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.