Hikaru Nakamura vs Georg Meier
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Georg Meier (2612)
Hikaru Nakamura and Georg Meier have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2005 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Nakamura leads 7 wins to 4, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Meier with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Meier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Georg Meier | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2024 | Georg Meier | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Georg Meier | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | AI Cup Play In |
| Jun 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Georg Meier | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2018 | Georg Meier | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Catalan | PRO League All Stars St1 |
| Apr 2017 | Georg Meier | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Georg Meier | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2015 | Hikaru Nakamura | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2015 | Georg Meier | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Georg Meier | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | Georg Meier | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 9th WchT |
| Jul 2011 | Hikaru Nakamura | Georg Meier | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | 39th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2011 | Georg Meier | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 39th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Apr 2005 | Georg Meier | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Champions Challenge 92nd |
| Apr 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Georg Meier | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Champions Challenge 92nd |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Georg Meier?
In 15 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 7 wins, Georg Meier has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Georg Meier played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2005 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Georg Meier play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.