Hikaru Nakamura vs Awonder Liang
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Awonder Liang (2696)
Hikaru Nakamura and Awonder Liang have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Nakamura leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Liang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Liang with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Liang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Liang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B68 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Nakamura-Liang Rapid |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Nakamura-Liang Blitz |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | Nakamura-Liang Rapid |
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Nakamura-Liang Rapid |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Nakamura-Liang Blitz |
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Colle System | Nakamura-Liang Blitz |
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Nakamura-Liang Blitz |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | Nakamura-Liang Rapid |
| Mar 2026 | Awonder Liang | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Nakamura-Liang Classical |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Nakamura-Liang Classical |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Aug 2024 | Awonder Liang | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-USA |
| Mar 2019 | Awonder Liang | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-USA 63rd |
| Apr 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA |
| Feb 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Awonder Liang | 0-1 | Réti Opening | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Awonder Liang?
In 17 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 4 wins, Awonder Liang has 8 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Awonder Liang played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Awonder Liang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.