Hans Moke Niemann vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2725) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2757)
Hans Moke Niemann and Alireza Firouzja have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2015 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Niemann leads 7 wins to 6, with 12 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| Firouzja with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | London System | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Quantbox Chennai GM 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Jun 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| 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 25 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 7 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 6 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Nov 2015 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.