Alexander Shabalov vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Alexander Shabalov (2428) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Alexander Shabalov and Hikaru Nakamura have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2004 and the most recent in Apr 2017. Shabalov leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabalov with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shabalov | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Shabalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Apr 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| May 2009 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-USA |
| Dec 2007 | Alexander Shabalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | 17th North American Open |
| Sep 2007 | Alexander Shabalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Miami Open |
| May 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 9th Foxwoods Open |
| Mar 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 7th Foxwoods Open |
| Jul 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 32nd World Open |
| May 2004 | Alexander Shabalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 13th Chicago Open |
| Apr 2004 | Alexander Shabalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 06th Foxwoods Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Shabalov and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Shabalov has 3 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Shabalov and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2004 to Apr 2017.
What openings do Alexander Shabalov and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.