Hikaru Nakamura vs David Anton Guijarro
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM David Anton Guijarro (2642)
Hikaru Nakamura and David Anton Guijarro have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Nakamura leads 14 wins to 1, with 7 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Guijarro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Guijarro with White | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Guijarro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Guijarro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Jan 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 KO |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 KO |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk2 KO |
| Dec 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2021 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Catalan | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| Nov 2020 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Skilling Open Prelim |
| Feb 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Gibraltar Masters Playoff 15th |
| Feb 2017 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Gibraltar Masters Playoff 15th |
| Jan 2017 | David Anton Guijarro | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th Gibraltar Masters |
| Feb 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | David Anton Guijarro | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 14th Gibraltar Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and David Anton Guijarro?
In 22 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 14 wins, David Anton Guijarro has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and David Anton Guijarro played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Feb 2016 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and David Anton Guijarro play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.