Hikaru Nakamura vs Aram Hakobyan
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Aram Hakobyan (2638)
Hikaru Nakamura and Aram Hakobyan have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2022 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Nakamura leads 11 wins to 0, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Hakobyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hakobyan with White | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Hakobyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Hakobyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aram Hakobyan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2024 | Aram Hakobyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aram Hakobyan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Jan 2024 | Aram Hakobyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aram Hakobyan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aram Hakobyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Aram Hakobyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Aram Hakobyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Aram Hakobyan?
In 12 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 11 wins, Aram Hakobyan has 0 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Aram Hakobyan played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2022 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Aram Hakobyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.