Hikaru Nakamura vs Anton Demchenko
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Anton Demchenko (2579)
Hikaru Nakamura and Anton Demchenko have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Nakamura leads 14 wins to 2, with 4 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Demchenko with White | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Demchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| May 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2024 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Aug 2023 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 KO |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Demchenko | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Anton Demchenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | London System | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Anton Demchenko?
In 20 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 14 wins, Anton Demchenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Anton Demchenko played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Anton Demchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (3 games), followed by the St. George Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.