Hans Moke Niemann vs Levon Aronian
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2725) · GM Levon Aronian (2721)
Hans Moke Niemann and Levon Aronian have played 39 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Niemann leads 11 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the ? (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Aronian with White | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 39 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Semi Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Semi Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Semi Finals |
| Feb 2026 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | ? | FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Round-Robin |
| Oct 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-USA 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Mieses Opening | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Niemann-Aronian 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | English Opening | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Niemann-Aronian 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Colle System | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | English Opening | Niemann-Aronian |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Niemann-Aronian |
| Dec 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | World Rapid 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA 2024 |
| Nov 2023 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2023 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Oct 2022 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | ch-USA |
| Sep 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Julius Baer GenCup Prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Levon Aronian?
In 39 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 11 wins, Levon Aronian has 14 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 39 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the ? (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.