Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Onischuk
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Alexander Onischuk (2639)
Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Onischuk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2006 and the most recent in Apr 2018. Nakamura leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Onischuk with White | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Alexander Onischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Onischuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2016 | Alexander Onischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-USA |
| Apr 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Onischuk | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-USA |
| May 2012 | Alexander Onischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2010 | Alexander Onischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA Quads |
| May 2010 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | ch-USA |
| May 2009 | Alexander Onischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-USA |
| May 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexander Onischuk | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-USA |
| Mar 2006 | Alexander Onischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-USA Group A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Onischuk?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 1 wins, Alexander Onischuk has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Onischuk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2006 to Apr 2018.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Alexander Onischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Rat Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.