Hikaru Nakamura vs Daniil Dubov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Hikaru Nakamura and Daniil Dubov have played 74 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 25 wins to 12, with 37 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 32 | 11 | 17 | 4 |
| Dubov with White | 42 | 14 | 20 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 61 | 21 | 30 | 10 |
| Rapid | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D33 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 74 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Dubov,Daniil | Nakamura,Hi | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Airthings Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Airthings Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Airthings Play In Match |
| Jan 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Daniil Dubov?
In 74 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 25 wins, Daniil Dubov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 37 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 74 games between them, from Dec 2016 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games), followed by the Catalan (9). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.