The 4th and final day of the Hans vs. Nepo 2026 match has concluded. The GMs drew the first game and Niemann defeated Nepomniachtchi in the last game. The match ended with a score of 4-4.

Hans Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi drew 6/8 Classical games, and each won 1 game against the other. Hans lost 1.6 rating points during the match and dropped to 13th place in the Live Rating. Ian gained +1.6 points and moved up 4 positions to 16th place.

The final standings are:

Place Player Score Live Rating
1-2. 🇺🇸 GM Hans Moke Niemann 4 2740.4 (-1.6)
1-2. 🇷🇺 GM Ian Nepomniachtchi 4 2734.1 (+1.6)

Exhibition match between American GM Hans Moke Niemann and Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi takes place from May 29 to June 1 in Belgrade, Serbia. The match features a 60+30 Classical time control. Niemann’s offer for the event is $100,000, where $50,000 will be donated to charity.

Credit: Chess Federation of Serbia / Instagram