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Hikaru Nakamura vs Javokhir Sindarov

GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Javokhir Sindarov (2777)

9
Nakamura wins
10
draws
3
Sindarov wins
22
games

Hikaru Nakamura and Javokhir Sindarov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 3, with 10 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNakamuraDrawsSindarov
Nakamura with White6312
Sindarov with White16691

Results by time format

FormatGamesNakamuraDrawsSindarov
Blitz16772
Classical3021
Rapid3210

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNakamuraDrawsSindarov
B01Scandinavian Defense: Main Line4220
B43Sicilian2020
B54Sicilian2110
A62Benoni Defense1100
B21Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack1100
B11Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation1001
A45Trompowsky Attack1001
A01Nimzovich-Larsen attack1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jul 2026Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz Final
May 2026Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura0-1Scandinavian Defense: Main LineTitled Tuesday
Apr 2026Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Indian DefenseFIDE Candidates 2026
Apr 2026Hikaru NakamuraJavokhir Sindarov0-1Semi-Slav DefenseFIDE Candidates 2026
Mar 2026Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura0-1Scandinavian Defense: Main LineTitled Tue
Feb 2026Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura0-1Italian GameTitled Tue
Aug 2025Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura0-1Italian GameTitled Tue Late
Jul 2025Hikaru NakamuraJavokhir Sindarov1-0Ruy Lopez: ExchangeEsports World Cup C
Jul 2025Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura0-1Petrov's DefenseEsports World Cup C
Jul 2025Hikaru NakamuraJavokhir Sindarov0-1Trompowsky AttackTitled Tue Early
May 2025Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2SicilianTitled Tue Late
Mar 2025Hikaru NakamuraJavokhir Sindarov1/2-1/2Nimzovich-Larsen attackTitled Tue Early
Dec 2024Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2SicilianWorld Rapid 2024
Nov 2024Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura0-1SicilianTitled Tue Late
Sep 2024Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1-0Caro-Kann: Two Knights VariationTitled Tue Late
Aug 2024Hikaru NakamuraJavokhir Sindarov1-0Sicilian: Grand Prix AttackTitled Tue Late
Aug 2024Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2SicilianTitled Tue Early
Jul 2024Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Scandinavian Defense: Main LineTitled Tue Early
Jul 2024Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Scandinavian Defense: Main LineTitled Tue Early
Jul 2024Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Italian Game: Two Knights DefenseTitled Tue Late
Oct 2023Javokhir SindarovHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2SicilianQatar Masters Open
Dec 2021Hikaru NakamuraJavokhir Sindarov1-0Benoni DefenseWch Blitz
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Javokhir Sindarov?

In 22 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Javokhir Sindarov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.

How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Javokhir Sindarov played each other?

Our database records 22 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Jul 2026.

What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Javokhir Sindarov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.