Hikaru Nakamura vs Haik M. Martirosyan
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Haik M. Martirosyan (2653)
Hikaru Nakamura and Haik M. Martirosyan have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nakamura leads 19 wins to 2, with 6 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Martirosyan with White | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 27 | 19 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Martirosyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Torre Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2022 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Haik M. Martirosyan | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Jun 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Haik M. Martirosyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Haik M. Martirosyan?
In 27 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 19 wins, Haik M. Martirosyan has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Haik M. Martirosyan played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Haik M. Martirosyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.