Hans Moke Niemann vs Ian Nepomniachtchi
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2725) · GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719)
Hans Moke Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Niemann leads 8 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Nepomniachtchi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Esports World Cup B 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Esports World Cup B 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Esports World Cup B 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3rd UzChess Cup Masters |
| Jun 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Niemann-Nepomniachtchi m |
| Jun 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Niemann-Nepomniachtchi m |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Niemann-Nepomniachtchi m |
| May 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Niemann-Nepomniachtchi m |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Niemann-Nepomniachtchi m |
| May 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Niemann-Nepomniachtchi m |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Niemann-Nepomniachtchi m |
| May 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Niemann-Nepomniachtchi m |
| May 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Karpov Cup - 50 years |
| Mar 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Aeroflot Open A |
| Jan 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Catalan | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Bl Team Final |
| Aug 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Sep 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 KO |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | King's Gambit | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Italian Game | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Jun 2019 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi?
In 30 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 8 wins, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 11 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Aug 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 Petrov's Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.