Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508)
Hikaru Nakamura and Alexandra Kosteniuk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2011 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Nakamura leads 11 wins to 0, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Kosteniuk with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Ware Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ware Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Apr 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2013 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Geneve Masters GpB |
| Jun 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Geneve Masters GpB |
| Sep 2011 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Saint Louis Kings-Queens 960 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Alexandra Kosteniuk?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 11 wins, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 0 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Alexandra Kosteniuk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2011 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Alexandra Kosteniuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.