Alan Pichot vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Alan Pichot (2562) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Alan Pichot and Hikaru Nakamura have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2017 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Pichot leads 1 wins to 21 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pichot | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pichot with White | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Nakamura with White | 15 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pichot | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pichot | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2018 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | PRO League Stage |
| May 2017 | Alan Pichot | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 0-1 | Catalan | PRO League KO Stage |
| Mar 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alan Pichot | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alan Pichot and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 24 recorded games, Alan Pichot has 1 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 21 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alan Pichot and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Mar 2017 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alan Pichot and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.