Velimir Ivic vs Hans Moke Niemann
GM Velimir Ivic (2600) · GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730)
Velimir Ivic and Hans Moke Niemann have played 34 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Ivic leads 12 wins to 16 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivic | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivic with White | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Niemann with White | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivic | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivic | Draws | Niemann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 34 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Karlsruhe Grenke Open |
| Mar 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Dec 2023 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | English Opening | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ware Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Grob's Attack | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Kadas Opening | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | English Opening | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Junior Speed Qual |
| May 2022 | Velimir Ivic | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Junior Speed Qual |
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What is the head-to-head score between Velimir Ivic and Hans Moke Niemann?
In 34 recorded games, Velimir Ivic has 12 wins, Hans Moke Niemann has 16 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Velimir Ivic and Hans Moke Niemann played each other?
Our database records 34 games between them, from Sep 2021 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Velimir Ivic and Hans Moke Niemann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.