Hans Moke Niemann vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
Hans Moke Niemann and Alireza Firouzja have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Niemann leads 7 wins to 5, with 8 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Firouzja with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| Jun 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Knockout |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Réti Opening | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | English Opening | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Nov 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Sep 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Nov 2015 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Anti-Grünfeld | Wch U12 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Alireza Firouzja?
In 20 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 7 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Nov 2015 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Four Knights (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.