Hans Moke Niemann vs Aleksandr Shimanov
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2725) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)
Hans Moke Niemann and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2016 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Niemann leads 7 wins to 1, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Shimanov with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Niemann,Hans Moke | Shimanov,A | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | World Rapid 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Super Swiss Final |
| Oct 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Speed Super Swiss Final |
| Jul 2016 | Hans Moke Niemann | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10th Philadelphia International Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Aleksandr Shimanov?
In 10 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 7 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2016 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.