Hikaru Nakamura vs Gianmarco Leiva
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · IM Gianmarco Leiva (2328)
Hikaru Nakamura and Gianmarco Leiva have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Nakamura leads 10 wins to 0, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Leiva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Leiva with White | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Leiva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Leiva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Gianmarco Leiva | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 22nd Sep 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Gianmarco Leiva | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Gianmarco Leiva | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess GP1 |
| Jun 2021 | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2020 | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2017 | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2016 | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2016 | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Gianmarco Leiva?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 10 wins, Gianmarco Leiva has 0 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Gianmarco Leiva played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2016 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Gianmarco Leiva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.