The 2nd day of the Hans vs. Nepo 2026 match has concluded. GMs drew both Classical games and Ian Nepomniachtchi leads the tournament with 2.5 points.

Hans and Nepo played both games without making any mistakes, inaccuracies, or blunders. The GMs played their games with accuracy above 97.

The current standings are:

Place Player Score Live Rating
1. 🇷🇺 GM Ian Nepomniachtchi 2.5 2738.3 (+5.8)
2. 🇺🇸 GM Hans Moke Niemann 1.5 2736.2 (-5.8)

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.

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