Hikaru Nakamura vs Andrey Drygalov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Andrey Drygalov (2404)
Hikaru Nakamura and Andrey Drygalov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 0, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Drygalov with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Andrey Drygalov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2024 | Andrey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Andrey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Andrey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Andrey Drygalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Andrey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Andrey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Andrey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Andrey Drygalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Andrey Drygalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Andrey Drygalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Andrey Drygalov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Andrey Drygalov?
In 12 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Andrey Drygalov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Andrey Drygalov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Andrey Drygalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.