Hans Moke Niemann vs Vahap Sanal
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Vahap Sanal (2555)
Hans Moke Niemann and Vahap Sanal have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Niemann leads 8 wins to 4, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Philidor (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Sanal with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Sanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | V Sanal | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | V Sanal | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Vahap Sanal | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2nd Menorca Open |
| Dec 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9th Sitges Sunway Open |
| Aug 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-TUR |
| Aug 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Philidor | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Vahap Sanal | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SRB Premier |
| Apr 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Podgorica Niksic Memorial |
| Apr 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Niksic Kontic Memorial |
| Jun 2020 | Vahap Sanal | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Vahap Sanal?
In 14 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 8 wins, Vahap Sanal has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Vahap Sanal played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Vahap Sanal play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Philidor (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.