Hikaru Nakamura vs Bassem Amin
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Bassem Amin (2614)
Hikaru Nakamura and Bassem Amin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in May 2024. Nakamura leads 6 wins to 3, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Amin with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Bassem Amin | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Casablanca |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | Casablanca |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2020 | Bassem Amin | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| May 2019 | Bassem Amin | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bassem Amin | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Bassem Amin | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Abidjan GCT rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Jan 1997 | Bassem Amin | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Bassem Amin?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 6 wins, Bassem Amin has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Bassem Amin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1997 to May 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Bassem Amin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.