Hans Moke Niemann vs Levon Aronian
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Hans Moke Niemann and Levon Aronian have played 35 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Niemann leads 10 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (66% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Aronian with White | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 35 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| 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 |
| Sep 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | London System | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
| Aug 2022 | Levon Aronian | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | London System | Miami FTX Crypto Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Levon Aronian?
In 35 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 10 wins, Levon Aronian has 13 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 35 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 Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.