Prepare against Naohiro Nakamura
Japan · World #20,879 classical · FIDE ID 7000715
Our database contains 106 games by Naohiro Nakamura, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Naohiro Nakamura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naohiro Nakamura before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,050 | 2,113 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,110 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 46 | 27 | 33 | 43.4% |
| As White | 52 | 25 | 8 | 19 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naohiro Nakamura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naohiro Nakamura's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 50.0% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 17.3% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Nakamura usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nakamura usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Nakamura usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nakamura usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Nakamura usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nakamura usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 50.0% | 70.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 37.5% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Naohiro Nakamura's chess games
All 106 games by Naohiro Nakamura in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 46 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Syarif Mahmud | 2,312 | 7th Kuala Lumpur Open | D38 |
| May 2013 | Akira Watanabe | 2,281 | ch-JPN 46th | E97 |
| Sep 2010 | Tung Ton That Nhu | 2,243 | 7th Kuala Lumpur Open | E05 |
| Jul 2022 | Yuto Otawa | 2,205 | Tokyo Open | E91 |
| Jul 2018 | Yuki Irie | 2,174 | Tokyo Summer Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-JPN 46th | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,267 |
| 8th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,018 |
| 12th ch-World University | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Tokyo Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| 7th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naohiro Nakamura's chess games?
106 games by Naohiro Nakamura, from Jul 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Naohiro Nakamura has played.
What does Naohiro Nakamura play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Naohiro Nakamura opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naohiro Nakamura answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Naohiro Nakamura play as White?
As White, Naohiro Nakamura's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naohiro Nakamura play as Black?
As Black, Naohiro Nakamura most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Naohiro Nakamura's FIDE rating?
Naohiro Nakamura is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (May 2018).
How many games has Naohiro Nakamura played?
Our database contains 106 games by Naohiro Nakamura, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naohiro Nakamura?
106 games by Naohiro Nakamura reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.