Anthony Wirig vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Anthony Wirig (2408) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Anthony Wirig and Hikaru Nakamura have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2005 and the most recent in Jun 2005. Wirig leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wirig | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirig with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wirig | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wirig | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anthony Wirig | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Anthony Wirig | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anthony Wirig | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Anthony Wirig | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anthony Wirig | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anthony Wirig | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Anthony Wirig | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anthony Wirig | 1-0 | Sicilian | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Anthony Wirig | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anthony Wirig | 0-1 | Sicilian | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
| Jun 2005 | Anthony Wirig | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Nakamura-Wirig Match |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anthony Wirig and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 11 recorded games, Anthony Wirig has 3 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Anthony Wirig and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2005 to Jun 2005.
What openings do Anthony Wirig and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.