Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu vs Markus Ragger
GM Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu (2582) · GM Markus Ragger (2579)
Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Markus Ragger have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2015 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Nisipeanu leads 1 wins to 1, with 13 draws (13% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Ragger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisipeanu with White | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Ragger with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Ragger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Ragger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | LD Nisipeanu | Markus Ragger | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | TCh-AUT 2025-26 |
| Oct 2024 | LD Nisipeanu | M Ragger | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | TCh-AUT 2024-25 |
| Jan 2020 | Markus Ragger | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chT-AUT 1920 |
| Nov 2019 | Markus Ragger | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Zagreb Peace |
| Feb 2019 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Markus Ragger | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Nov 2018 | Markus Ragger | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chT-AUT 1819 |
| Feb 2018 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Markus Ragger | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Graz Match |
| Feb 2018 | Markus Ragger | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Graz Match |
| Feb 2018 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Markus Ragger | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Graz Match |
| Feb 2018 | Markus Ragger | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Graz Match |
| Feb 2018 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Markus Ragger | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Graz Match |
| Feb 2018 | Markus Ragger | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Graz Match |
| Nov 2017 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Markus Ragger | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Oct 2016 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Markus Ragger | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | chT-AUT 1617 |
| Aug 2015 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Markus Ragger | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 37th Politiken Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Markus Ragger?
In 15 recorded games, Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu has 1 wins, Markus Ragger has 1 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Markus Ragger played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2015 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Markus Ragger play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.