Aleksandar Indjic vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Aleksandar Indjic (2602) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Aleksandar Indjic and Hikaru Nakamura have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2015 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Indjic leads 6 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Clemenz Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Indjic | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indjic with White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Nakamura with White | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Indjic | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Indjic | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | A Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | A Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | A Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aleksandar Indjic | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2015 | Aleksandar Indjic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandar Indjic and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 23 recorded games, Aleksandar Indjic has 6 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 12 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandar Indjic and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Aug 2015 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Aleksandar Indjic and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Clemenz Opening (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.