Hikaru Nakamura vs Denis Lazavik
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
21
Nakamura wins
38
draws
19
Lazavik wins
78
games
Hikaru Nakamura and Denis Lazavik have played 78 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2021 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nakamura leads 21 wins to 19, with 38 draws (51% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 40 | 13 | 16 | 11 |
| Lazavik with White | 38 | 8 | 22 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 73 | 20 | 36 | 17 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 78 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Scotch Game | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Denis Lazavik?
In 78 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 21 wins, Denis Lazavik has 19 wins, and they have drawn 38 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 78 games between them, from Jul 2021 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.