Hans Moke Niemann vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
Hans Moke Niemann and Sanan Sjugirov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Niemann leads 11 wins to 0, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Sjugirov with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | English Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tashkent President Open 1st |
| Nov 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | English Opening | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Oct 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Apr 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 14 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 11 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.