Hikaru Nakamura vs Artyom Timofeev
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Artyom Timofeev (2511)
Hikaru Nakamura and Artyom Timofeev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2023. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 0, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Timofeev with White | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Timofeev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Artyom Timofeev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Artyom Timofeev | 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 Artyom Timofeev?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, Artyom Timofeev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Artyom Timofeev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Apr 2023.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Artyom Timofeev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.