Hikaru Nakamura vs Ihor Samunenkov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Ihor Samunenkov (2616)
Hikaru Nakamura and Ihor Samunenkov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2021 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 10 wins to 0, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Samunenkov with White | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ihor Samunenkov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tuesday |
| Dec 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Ihor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Ihor Samunenkov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Ihor Samunenkov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Igor Samunenkov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Ihor Samunenkov?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 10 wins, Ihor Samunenkov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Ihor Samunenkov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2021 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Ihor Samunenkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games), followed by the Bird's opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.