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Hans Moke Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi

GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735)

6
Niemann wins
11
draws
10
Nepomniachtchi wins
27
games

Hans Moke Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Niemann leads 6 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNiemannDrawsNepomniachtchi
Niemann with White10253
Nepomniachtchi with White17467

Results by time format

FormatGamesNiemannDrawsNepomniachtchi
Classical12183
Blitz11425
Rapid4112

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNiemannDrawsNepomniachtchi
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo5131
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed3111
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2011
C55Italian Game2101
E05Catalan2101
A33English Opening2020
C42Petrov's Defense2011
E11Catalan1001

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jun 2026Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1-0Ruy Lopez: Closed3rd UzChess Cup 2026 | Masters
Jun 2026Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi1-0Sicilian: RossolimoHans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
Jun 2026Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedHans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
May 2026Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoHans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
May 2026Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1/2-1/2English OpeningHans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
May 2026Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1/2-1/2English OpeningHans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
May 2026Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoHans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
May 2026Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Sicilian: RossolimoHans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
May 2026Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1-0Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseHans Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
May 2026Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Sicilian: NajdorfTitled Tuesday
Mar 2026Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2CatalanChess.com Open PlayIn1
Nov 2025Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann0-1Ruy Lopez: ClosedTitled Tue
Sep 2025Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann0-1Nimzo-Indian DefenseTitled Tue
May 2025Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi0-1Petrov's DefenseKarpov Cup - 50 years
Mar 2025Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedAeroflot Open A
Jan 2025Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann0-1Italian GameTitled Tue Early
Dec 2024Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseWorld Blitz 2024
Aug 2024Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianFIDE World Bl Team Final
Aug 2024Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi0-1CatalanFIDE World Bl Team Pool A
Aug 2024Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi1-0CatalanFIDE World Bl Team Final
Aug 2024Hans Moke NiemannIan Nepomniachtchi1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseFIDE World Rapid Team
Sep 2022Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse Sicilian9th Sinquefield Cup
Aug 2022Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1-0CatalanChess.com Rapid Wk25 KO
Aug 2022Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann0-1King's GambitChess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss
Feb 2022Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1-0Italian GameAirthings Masters Prelim
Feb 2022Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1-0Sicilian: RossolimoChess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss
Jun 2019Ian NepomniachtchiHans Moke Niemann1-0French: Classical VariationTitled Tue
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi?

In 27 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 6 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 10 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.

How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?

Our database records 27 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Jun 2026.

What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.