Hikaru Nakamura vs B. Adhiban
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM B. Adhiban (2561)
Hikaru Nakamura and B. Adhiban have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 0, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Adhiban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Adhiban with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Adhiban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Adhiban |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | B. Adhiban | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | B. Adhiban | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | PRO League KO Stage |
| Aug 2021 | B. Adhiban | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Oct 2019 | B. Adhiban | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Feb 2019 | B. Adhiban | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | PRO League Stage |
| Feb 2018 | B. Adhiban | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Sep 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | B. Adhiban | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Olympiad-42 |
| Jan 2015 | B. Adhiban | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13th Gibraltar Masters |
| Aug 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | B. Adhiban | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2013 | B. Adhiban | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | FIDE World Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and B. Adhiban?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, B. Adhiban has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and B. Adhiban played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2013 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and B. Adhiban play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.