Hans Moke Niemann vs Nodirbek Yakubboev
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2717) · GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (2712)
Hans Moke Niemann and Nodirbek Yakubboev have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Niemann leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Yakubboev with White | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E10 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 |
| Jun 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 3rd UzChess Cup Masters |
| May 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Mar 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Feb 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th Prague Masters 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2022 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | WchT Pool B 13th |
| Jul 2020 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2018 | Hans Moke Niemann | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1-0 | Rat Defense | World ol U16 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Nodirbek Yakubboev?
In 14 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 4 wins, Nodirbek Yakubboev has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Nodirbek Yakubboev played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Nodirbek Yakubboev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.