Nicolas Checa vs Hans Moke Niemann
Nicolas Checa (25, GM, USA) and Hans Moke Niemann (23, GM, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Checa leads with 7 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 9% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2021 US Junior Championship saw Niemann prevail. With current classical ratings of 2507 and 2728, the Elo model gives Niemann a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2507 vs 2728 (Δ -221)
With Nicolas Checa as white
16% Nicolas19% draw65% Hans
With Hans Moke Niemann as white
11% Nicolas16% draw73% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nicolas Checa | Hans Moke Niemann | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2507 | 2728 |
| Peak rating | 2574 · May 2021 | 2738 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 22 |
| World rank now | #537 | #22 |
| World rank peak | #324 | #15 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 707 | 1,502 |
| Months active | 164 | 151 |
| % white wins | 54% | 55% |
| % black wins | 52% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2735 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 125 |
Best Win
Nicolas Checa
Hans Moke Niemann
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nicolas Checa
Hans Moke Niemann