Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexandros Papasimakopoulos
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · IM Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (2339)
Hikaru Nakamura and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 1, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Papasimakopoulos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Papasimakopoulos with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Papasimakopoulos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| unknown | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Papasimakopoulos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Papasimakopoulos,Alexandros | Nakamura,Hi | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Papasimakopoulos,Alexandros | Nakamura,Hi | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2021 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, Alexandros Papasimakopoulos has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2021 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.