Hikaru Nakamura vs Dmitrij Kollars
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Dmitrij Kollars (2627)
Hikaru Nakamura and Dmitrij Kollars have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Nakamura leads 13 wins to 4, with 3 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 66 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Kollars with White | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1-0 | English Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1-0 | Réti Opening | PRO League Prelim |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Dmitrij Kollars | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2021 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Dmitrij Kollars | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Dmitrij Kollars?
In 20 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 13 wins, Dmitrij Kollars has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Dmitrij Kollars played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Dmitrij Kollars play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.