Hikaru Nakamura vs Frederik Svane
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Frederik Svane (2655)
Hikaru Nakamura and Frederik Svane have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Nakamura leads 14 wins to 3, with 3 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Svane with White | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Svane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| May 2025 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Frederik Svane | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | PRO League Prelim |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Frederik Svane | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Frederik Svane?
In 20 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 14 wins, Frederik Svane has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Frederik Svane played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Frederik Svane play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.