Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2635)
Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Donchenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Nakamura leads 7 wins to 0, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 67 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Donchenko with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Donchenko?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 7 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.