Play Ambitiously
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Niemann Games: Study Niemann Games Move by Move
Study Niemann games move by move. Train ambitious opening play, practical pressure, and concrete calculation through Hans Niemann's wins.
Niemann Games to Study
Choose a Niemann game, play through the winning side's moves, and return here to review your score and accuracy. This table is built for players who want to study Niemann games actively instead of replaying them passively.
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| Game | Event | Year | Moves | Played | Current move | Score | Correct | Accuracy | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flemming Borg - Hans Niemann 0-1 | Reykjavik Open, Reykjavik ISL | 2015 | 21 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Christopher Woojin Yoo - Hans Niemann 0-1 | Marshall GM Norm 2020, New York USA | 2020 | 22 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Pavel Ponkratov - Hans Niemann 0-1 | Lindores Abbey Tal Mem, Riga LAT | 2021 | 22 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Boris Gelfand - Hans Niemann 0-1 | Julius Baer Generation Cup, chess24.com INT | 2022 | 20 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Magnus Carlsen - Hans Niemann 0-1 | FTX Crypto Cup, Miami, FL USA | 2022 | 42 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Magnus Carlsen - Hans Niemann 0-1 | Sinquefield Cup, Saint Louis, MO USA | 2022 | 57 | No | - | - | - | - | Start |
Calculate Concretely
Verify forcing sequences before trusting a positional impression.
Sustain Pressure
Keep improving pieces when there is no immediate tactical finish.
How to Use This Page
For improvement
Study Niemann games slowly. Write down your candidate moves, choose one move, and only then compare your decision with the game. The value comes from noticing why a great player preferred one plan over another.
Niemann Guess the Move FAQ
What are Niemann Games on IgniteChess?
Niemann Games are interactive Guess the Move lessons built from Hans Niemann's games. Instead of replaying the moves passively, you study Niemann games by choosing the move you think the player played.
How do I study Niemann games with Guess the Move?
Choose a game from the table, calculate candidate moves before each turn, play your move on the board, and then compare it with the historical game move, engine feedback, score, and accuracy.
Can I track progress while I study Niemann games?
Yes. The table shows completed games, resumable games, current move, score, correct moves, and accuracy when progress data is available.
Where can I start playing?
Start from the Niemann games table above, or use the main Guess the Move trainer to choose a master game and begin move-by-move training.