Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Moke Niemann
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730)
34
Carlsen wins
10
draws
14
Niemann wins
58
games
Magnus Carlsen and Hans Moke Niemann have played 58 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Carlsen leads 34 wins to 14, with 10 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 32 | 20 | 6 | 6 |
| Niemann with White | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 53 | 30 | 10 | 13 |
| Rapid | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 58 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Italian Game | World Rapid 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | World Blitz Final KO 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | London System | World Blitz Final KO 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | World Blitz Final KO 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | World Blitz Final KO 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | World Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Italian Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Anderssen's opening | Chess.com SpeedChess |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com SpeedChess |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Moke Niemann?
In 58 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 34 wins, Hans Moke Niemann has 14 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Hans Moke Niemann played each other?
Our database records 58 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Hans Moke Niemann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (4 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.