Hikaru Nakamura vs Guha Mitrabha
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Guha Mitrabha (2525)
Hikaru Nakamura and Guha Mitrabha have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2019 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Nakamura leads 16 wins to 2, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mitrabha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Mitrabha with White | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mitrabha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mitrabha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Guha Mitrabha | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Guha Mitrabha | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Guha Mitrabha | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Guha Mitrabha | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Guha Mitrabha | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Guha Mitrabha | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Guha Mitrabha | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Guha Mitrabha | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Guha Mitrabha | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Guha Mitrabha?
In 18 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 16 wins, Guha Mitrabha has 2 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Guha Mitrabha played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2019 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Guha Mitrabha play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.