Hikaru Nakamura vs Cem Kaan Gokerkan
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Cem Kaan Gokerkan (2511)
Hikaru Nakamura and Cem Kaan Gokerkan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 0, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the St. George Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Gokerkan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Gokerkan with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Gokerkan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Gokerkan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | St. George Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Ware Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2025 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ware Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Cem Kaan Gokerkan?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Cem Kaan Gokerkan has 0 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Cem Kaan Gokerkan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Cem Kaan Gokerkan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the St. George Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.