Hans Moke Niemann vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Hans Moke Niemann and Matthias Bluebaum have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Niemann leads 6 wins to 2, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluebaum with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 88th Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 3rd Elllobregat Open |
| Mar 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | London System | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 13 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 6 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2021 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.