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Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian

GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

77
Nakamura wins
92
draws
48
Aronian wins
217
games

Hikaru Nakamura and Levon Aronian have played 217 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2003 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Nakamura leads 77 wins to 48, with 92 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (16 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNakamuraDrawsAronian
Nakamura with White105434715
Aronian with White112344533

Results by time format

FormatGamesNakamuraDrawsAronian
Blitz129544827
Classical4782415
Rapid4115206

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNakamuraDrawsAronian
C67Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense160151
D02London System9153
D37Indian Defense8242
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense7430
E05Catalan5131
C54Italian Game: Classical Variation5212
C88Ruy Lopez: Closed5221
C27Vienna Game4211

Most recent 30 of 217 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jan 2026Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura1-0Bishop's OpeningTitled Tue
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1-0French DefenseTitled Tue
Jul 2025Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1-0Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationEsports World Cup
Jul 2025Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseEsports World Cup
Jul 2025Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1-0Indian DefenseEsports World Cup
May 2025Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit DeclinedChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit DeclinedChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura0-1Colle SystemChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura1-0Réti OpeningChess.com Classic Winners
May 2025Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura0-1Réti OpeningChess.com Classic Winners
Mar 2025Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1-0French: Exchange VariationAmerican Cup Blitz
Mar 2025Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1/2-1/2French: Exchange VariationChampions Showdown Kings
Mar 2025Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura1-0Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoChampions Showdown Kings
Mar 2025Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1-0French: Exchange VariationChampions Showdown Kings
Aug 2024Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian0-1Réti Opening: Double FianchettoSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2024Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura0-1French: Tarrasch VariationSaint Louis Blitz
Aug 2024Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Sicilian: Grand Prix AttackSaint Louis Rapid
Aug 2024Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1-0King's Indian AttackTitled Tue Early
Sep 2023Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian0-1Anderssen's openingTitled Tue Early
Dec 2022Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Indian DefenseSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura0-1Vienna GameSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian0-1Nimzo-Larsen AttackSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian1-0Nimzo-Larsen AttackSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Vienna GameSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura1-0London SystemSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura0-1Modern DefenseSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian0-1King's Indian AttackSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Hikaru NakamuraLevon Aronian0-1Réti OpeningSpeed Chess
Dec 2022Levon AronianHikaru Nakamura0-1Indian DefenseSpeed Chess
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Levon Aronian?

In 217 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 77 wins, Levon Aronian has 48 wins, and they have drawn 92 times.

How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 217 games between them, from Mar 2003 to Jan 2026.

What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (16 games), followed by the London System (9). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.