Hikaru Nakamura vs Emin Ohanyan
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Emin Ohanyan (2516)
Hikaru Nakamura and Emin Ohanyan have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2023 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nakamura leads 30 wins to 1, with 2 draws (94% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Ohanyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohanyan with White | 16 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Ohanyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 33 | 30 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Ohanyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Sicilian | World Blitz 2024 |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Italian Game | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Mieses Opening | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Emin Ohanyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Emin Ohanyan | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Bullet Chess Winners |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Emin Ohanyan?
In 33 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 30 wins, Emin Ohanyan has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Emin Ohanyan played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Feb 2023 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Emin Ohanyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (7 games), followed by the Vienna Game (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.