Gata Kamsky vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Gata Kamsky and Hikaru Nakamura have played 63 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Kamsky leads 7 wins to 29 - trailing overall, with 27 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 31 | 3 | 19 | 9 |
| Nakamura with White | 32 | 4 | 8 | 20 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 47 | 6 | 16 | 25 |
| Classical | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 63 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | G Kamsky | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Aug 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Saragossa Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | London System | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 KO |
| Jul 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 63 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 7 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 29 wins, and they have drawn 27 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 63 games between them, from Oct 2004 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.