Hikaru Nakamura vs Aleksey Dreev
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Aleksey Dreev (2577)
Hikaru Nakamura and Aleksey Dreev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Feb 2022. Nakamura leads 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Dreev with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 Swiss |
| May 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Jun 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2006 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ACP Blitz |
| Jan 2006 | Alexey Dreev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ACP Blitz |
| Oct 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Stepanakert A |
| Jan 2005 | Alexey Dreev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Albin Countergambit | Gibraltar Masters |
| May 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Canarias en Red Final |
| May 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st Canarias en Red prel |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Aleksey Dreev?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 7 wins, Aleksey Dreev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Aleksey Dreev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2004 to Feb 2022.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Aleksey Dreev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.