Hans Moke Niemann

Hans Moke Niemann, born on June 20, 2003, is an American chess grandmaster who earned his FIDE Grandmaster title in January 2021. Known for his dynamic style and competitive spirit, Niemann made headlines in July 2021 by winning the World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia. By September 2023, he had become the eighth-highest-ranked junior player in the world, and his peak global ranking reached No. 27 in August 2024.
Niemann's chess career has been marked by a series of impressive performances in both national and international competitions. In 2021, he won the U.S. Junior Championship, securing a place in the 2022 U.S. Chess Championship. That same year, he achieved notable victories at various tournaments, including finishing second at the U.S. Open Chess Championship and excelling in the FTX Crypto Cup, where he played against some of the top players in the world. His continued success led him to break into the top 100 players globally for classical chess in 2022.
In 2024, Niemann's performance continued to shine, with significant victories, including winning the GRENKE Open and the Las Vegas Super Swiss. His active participation in prestigious tournaments like the Tata Steel Challengers Tournament and the Sharjah Masters further solidified his position as one of the leading young chess talents.