Hikaru Nakamura vs Bojan Maksimovic
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Bojan Maksimovic (2537)
Hikaru Nakamura and Bojan Maksimovic have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2022 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Nakamura leads 11 wins to 1, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Maksimovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Maksimovic with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Maksimovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Maksimovic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Bojan Maksimovic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1-0 | Amar Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Bojan Maksimovic | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Bojan Maksimovic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Borg Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Bojan Maksimovic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Bojan Maksimovic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Bojan Maksimovic | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Bojan Maksimovic | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Bojan Maksimovic?
In 15 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 11 wins, Bojan Maksimovic has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Bojan Maksimovic played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2022 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Bojan Maksimovic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the Clemenz Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.