Hans Moke Niemann vs Anish Giri
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Anish Giri (2764)
Hans Moke Niemann and Anish Giri have played 58 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Niemann leads 15 wins to 29 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (12 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 |
| Giri with White | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 36 | 9 | 8 | 19 |
| Rapid | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Giri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 58 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Anish Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Sep 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Jul 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Jul 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Niemann-Giri Rerematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | Anish Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Niemann-Giri Rematch 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rematch 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | A Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rematch 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | A Giri | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Niemann-Giri Rematch |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Anish Giri | 0-1 | Catalan | Utrecht Rapid Match |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Utrecht Rapid Match |
| Aug 2024 | Anish Giri | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Utrecht Rapid Match |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Anish Giri | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Utrecht Rapid Match |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Anish Giri?
In 58 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 15 wins, Anish Giri has 29 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Anish Giri played each other?
Our database records 58 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Anish Giri play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (12 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.