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Hikaru Nakamura vs Gukesh D

GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Gukesh D (2717)

9
Nakamura wins
12
draws
3
D wins
24
games

Hikaru Nakamura and Gukesh D have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 3, with 12 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNakamuraDrawsD
Nakamura with White11461
D with White13562

Results by time format

FormatGamesNakamuraDrawsD
Rapid9261
Classical8341
Blitz7421

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNakamuraDrawsD
A07Réti Opening2200
C55Italian Game2101
E46Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System2011
B38Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon1100
B27Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon1010
B40Sicilian1010
C45Scotch Game1100
B13Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Dec 2025Gukesh DHikaru Nakamura0-1Italian GameTechM GCL 2025
Dec 2025Hikaru NakamuraGukesh D1/2-1/2SicilianTechM GCL 2025
Oct 2025Gukesh DHikaru Nakamura0-1Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated DragonClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraGukesh D1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Gukesh DHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraGukesh D1/2-1/2Four Knights GameClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Gukesh DHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2King's Indian DefenseClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraGukesh D0-1Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein SystemClutch Chess: Champions
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraGukesh D1-0Orangutan openingCheckmate: USA vs India
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraGukesh D1/2-1/2Caro-Kann: Exchange VariationCheckmate: USA vs India
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraGukesh D1/2-1/2Bird's openingCheckmate: USA vs India
Jul 2025Gukesh DHikaru Nakamura0-1Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
Jun 2025Hikaru NakamuraGukesh D1-0Scotch Game13th Norway Chess
May 2025Gukesh DHikaru Nakamura1-0Italian Game13th Norway Chess
Apr 2024Hikaru NakamuraDommaraju Gukesh1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit AcceptedCandidates Tournament
Apr 2024Dommaraju GukeshHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated DragonCandidates Tournament
May 2023Dommaraju GukeshHikaru Nakamura0-1Queen's Gambit Declined11th Norway Chess
May 2023Dommaraju GukeshHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Bogo-Indian Defense11th Norway Masters Blitz
Feb 2023Dommaraju GukeshHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Indian DefenseAirthings Masters Div 1 w
Feb 2023Hikaru NakamuraDommaraju Gukesh1-0Réti OpeningAirthings Masters Div 1 w
Feb 2023Dommaraju GukeshHikaru Nakamura0-1Nimzo-Indian DefenseAirthings Masters Div 1 w
Dec 2022Hikaru NakamuraDommaraju Gukesh1-0Indian DefenseTata Steel India Blitz
Dec 2022Dommaraju GukeshHikaru Nakamura1-0Indian DefenseTata Steel India Blitz
Dec 2022Dommaraju GukeshHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseTata Steel India Rapid
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Gukesh D?

In 24 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Gukesh D has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.

How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Gukesh D played each other?

Our database records 24 games between them, from Dec 2022 to Dec 2025.

What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Gukesh D play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.