Federico Perez Ponsa vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Federico Perez Ponsa (2541) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Federico Perez Ponsa and Hikaru Nakamura have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2010 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Ponsa leads 1 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ponsa | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponsa with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ponsa | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ponsa | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2025 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2021 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2018 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 16th Gibraltar Masters |
| Mar 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Mar 2017 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2010 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Dos Hermanas Blitz Final |
| Mar 2010 | Federico Perez Ponsa | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Dos Hermanas Blitz Final |
| Mar 2010 | Hikaru Nakamura | Federico Perez Ponsa | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Dos Hermanas Blitz Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Federico Perez Ponsa and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 17 recorded games, Federico Perez Ponsa has 1 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 12 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Federico Perez Ponsa and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Mar 2010 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Federico Perez Ponsa and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (3 games), followed by the Owen Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.