Hans Moke Niemann vs Nikita Vitiugov
Hans Moke Niemann (23, GM, USA) and Nikita Vitiugov (39, GM, ENG) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. Niemann leads the classical series 1–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2728 and 2666, the Elo model gives Niemann a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2728 vs 2666 (Δ +62)
With Hans Moke Niemann as white
52% Hans24% draw25% Nikita
With Nikita Vitiugov as white
40% Hans28% draw32% Nikita
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hans Moke Niemann | Nikita Vitiugov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2728 | 2666-1 |
| Peak rating | 2738 · Oct 2025 | 2751 · Nov 2019 |
| Peak age | 22 | 32 |
| World rank now | #22 | #48 |
| World rank peak | #15 | #15 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,502 | 1,243 |
| Months active | 151 | 219 |
| % white wins | 55% | 42% |
| % black wins | 45% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2735 | 2649 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 125 | 142 |
Best Win
Hans Moke Niemann
Nikita Vitiugov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hans Moke Niemann
Nikita Vitiugov