Hikaru Nakamura vs Joshua Friedel
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Joshua Friedel (2544)
Hikaru Nakamura and Joshua Friedel have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Oct 2010. Nakamura leads 6 wins to 2, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Friedel with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Friedel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Hikaru Nakamura | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Bird's opening | USA tt |
| May 2009 | Hikaru Nakamura | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2009 | Hikaru Nakamura | Joshua Friedel | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Foxwoods Open |
| Jun 2008 | Joshua Friedel | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Las Vegas National Open |
| May 2008 | Joshua Friedel | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | 17th Chicago Open |
| Dec 2007 | Joshua Friedel | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 17th North American Open |
| May 2007 | Joshua Friedel | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Mar 2006 | Hikaru Nakamura | Joshua Friedel | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-USA Group A |
| Jun 2005 | Joshua Friedel | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French Defense | 33rd World Open |
| Aug 2001 | Hikaru Nakamura | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | 102nd US Open |
| Jan 2000 | Hikaru Nakamura | Joshua Friedel | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 50th New Hampshire Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Joshua Friedel?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 6 wins, Joshua Friedel has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Joshua Friedel played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Oct 2010.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Joshua Friedel play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.