Daniel Dardha vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Daniel Dardha (2606) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Daniel Dardha and Hikaru Nakamura have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2022 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Dardha leads 0 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dardha | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardha with White | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Nakamura with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dardha | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dardha | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniel Dardha | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniel Dardha | 1-0 | Sicilian | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Daniel Dardha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Daniel Dardha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Daniel Dardha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Daniel Dardha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Daniel Dardha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniel Dardha | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Daniel Dardha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniel Dardha | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniel Dardha | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Daniel Dardha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Daniel Dardha and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 12 recorded games, Daniel Dardha has 0 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 10 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Daniel Dardha and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2022 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Daniel Dardha and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.