Hikaru Nakamura vs Conrad Holt
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Conrad Holt (2532)
Hikaru Nakamura and Conrad Holt have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Nakamura leads 15 wins to 3, with 3 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Holt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Holt with White | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Holt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Holt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | C Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Conrad Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Conrad Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Conrad Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Conrad Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Conrad Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Dec 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2019 | Conrad Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | PRO League Stage |
| May 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2016 | Conrad Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2015 | Conrad Holt | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Conrad Holt?
In 21 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 15 wins, Conrad Holt has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Conrad Holt played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Apr 2015 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Conrad Holt play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.