Gawain C B Maroroa Jones vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (2639) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Gawain C B Maroroa Jones and Hikaru Nakamura have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2012 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Jones leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jones | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jones | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jones | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| May 2020 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Réti Opening | PRO League All Stars St1 |
| Dec 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5th London Classic Gp C |
| Dec 2013 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 5th London Classic Gp C |
| Dec 2012 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | London Classic 4th |
| Apr 2012 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-ITA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gawain C B Maroroa Jones and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 15 recorded games, Gawain C B Maroroa Jones has 1 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 10 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Gawain C B Maroroa Jones and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2012 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Gawain C B Maroroa Jones and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (3 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.