Fabiano Caruana vs Hans Moke Niemann
GM Fabiano Caruana (2792) · GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730)
Fabiano Caruana and Hans Moke Niemann have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Caruana leads 11 wins to 5, with 4 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Caruana | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caruana with White | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Niemann with White | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Caruana | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Caruana | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Oct 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-USA 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | World Blitz 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-USA 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2023 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-USA |
| Oct 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Sep 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 KO |
| Jul 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 KO |
| Jul 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Fabiano Caruana | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Bundesliga 2021-22 |
| Apr 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Fabiano Caruana and Hans Moke Niemann?
In 20 recorded games, Fabiano Caruana has 11 wins, Hans Moke Niemann has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Fabiano Caruana and Hans Moke Niemann played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Feb 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Fabiano Caruana and Hans Moke Niemann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.