Hikaru Nakamura vs Anton Korobov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Anton Korobov (2621)
Hikaru Nakamura and Anton Korobov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Nakamura leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Korobov with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Korobov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2025 | Anton Korobov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Anton Korobov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Anton Korobov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Korobov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Korobov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2014 | Anton Korobov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2013 | Anton Korobov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | Anton Korobov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Anton Korobov?
In 12 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 3 wins, Anton Korobov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Anton Korobov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2013 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Anton Korobov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the Semi-Slav Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.