Hikaru Nakamura vs Kirill Alekseenko
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Kirill Alekseenko (2656)
Hikaru Nakamura and Kirill Alekseenko have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Nakamura leads 12 wins to 0, with 6 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Alekseenko with White | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Alekseenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Kirill Alekseenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Kirill Alekseenko | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Kirill Alekseenko?
In 18 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 12 wins, Kirill Alekseenko has 0 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Kirill Alekseenko played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Mar 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Kirill Alekseenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.