Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Grischuk
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Alexander Grischuk (2628)
24
Nakamura wins
49
draws
21
Grischuk wins
94
games
Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Grischuk have played 94 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2003 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nakamura leads 24 wins to 21, with 49 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 44 | 17 | 19 | 8 |
| Grischuk with White | 50 | 7 | 30 | 13 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 45 | 14 | 21 | 10 |
| Classical | 25 | 4 | 16 | 5 |
| Rapid | 24 | 6 | 12 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Grischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 94 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Chessable Masters Winners |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 KO |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 KO |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com Rapid Week 10 Knockout |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | London System | chess.com Rapid Wk9 KO |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Berlin FIDE GP 1 Pool A |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Berlin FIDE GP 1 Pool A |
| Dec 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Grischuk?
In 94 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 24 wins, Alexander Grischuk has 21 wins, and they have drawn 49 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Grischuk played each other?
Our database records 94 games between them, from Mar 2003 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Grischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (9 games), followed by the Indian Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.