Alexander Stripunsky vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Alexander Stripunsky (2476) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Alexander Stripunsky and Hikaru Nakamura have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in May 2012. Stripunsky leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stripunsky | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripunsky with White | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stripunsky | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stripunsky | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Alexander Stripunsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-USA |
| May 2010 | Alexander Stripunsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French Defense | ch-USA |
| Jul 2007 | Alexander Stripunsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 35th World Open |
| May 2007 | Alexander Stripunsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-USA |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Stripunsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 7th Foxwoods Open |
| Dec 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Stripunsky | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 127th New York Masters |
| Dec 2004 | Alexander Stripunsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-USA playoff |
| Dec 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Stripunsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA playoff |
| Nov 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Stripunsky | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA |
| Nov 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Stripunsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | 125th New York Masters |
| May 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Stripunsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 102th New York Masters |
| Jan 2003 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Stripunsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Stripunsky and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 12 recorded games, Alexander Stripunsky has 2 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Stripunsky and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2003 to May 2012.
What openings do Alexander Stripunsky and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.