Hikaru Nakamura vs Axel Bachmann
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Axel Bachmann (2582)
Hikaru Nakamura and Axel Bachmann have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2007 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 1, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bachmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Bachmann with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bachmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bachmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Axel Bachmann | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Axel Bachmann | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1/2-1/2 | Mieses Opening | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2015 | Axel Bachmann | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 13th Gibraltar Masters |
| Aug 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Olympiad-41 |
| Sep 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Axel Bachmann | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Miami Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Axel Bachmann?
In 13 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, Axel Bachmann has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Axel Bachmann played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Sep 2007 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Axel Bachmann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.