Hikaru Nakamura vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2757)
88
Nakamura wins
71
draws
85
Firouzja wins
244
games
Hikaru Nakamura and Alireza Firouzja have played 244 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Nakamura leads 88 wins to 85, with 71 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (13 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 133 | 54 | 39 | 40 |
| Firouzja with White | 111 | 34 | 32 | 45 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 220 | 80 | 59 | 81 |
| Rapid | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Most recent 30 of 244 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | ? | Esports World Cup 2026 | Playoffs |
| Aug 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | London System | Esports World Cup 2026 | Playoffs |
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Esports World Cup 2026 | Playoffs |
| Aug 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | London System | Esports World Cup 2026 | Playoffs |
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 | Playoffs |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Catalan | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Slav Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Slav Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Alireza Firouzja?
In 244 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 88 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 85 wins, and they have drawn 71 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 244 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (13 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (12). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.