Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Morozevich
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Alexander Morozevich (2654)
Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Morozevich have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2011 and the most recent in Mar 2018. Nakamura leads 10 wins to 2, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Morozevich with White | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz 11th |
| Apr 2017 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 8th Moscow Tal Memorial |
| Jun 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Moscow Tal Memorial 8th Blitz |
| May 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Zug FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | English Opening | Biel Exhibition Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Biel Exhibition Blitz |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7th Moscow Tal Mem |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 7th Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Jan 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 54th Reggio Emilia |
| Dec 2011 | Alexander Morozevich | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 54th Reggio Emilia |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Morozevich?
In 17 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 10 wins, Alexander Morozevich has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Morozevich played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Dec 2011 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Morozevich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.