Hikaru Nakamura vs Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian (2543)
Hikaru Nakamura and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 0, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mekhitarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhitarian with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mekhitarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mekhitarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| Aug 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2021 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Dec 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian has 0 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.