Hikaru Nakamura vs Mahammad Muradli
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Mahammad Muradli (2642)
Hikaru Nakamura and Mahammad Muradli have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Nakamura leads 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Muradli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Muradli with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Muradli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Muradli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mahammad Muradli | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Mahammad Muradli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mahammad Muradli | 0-1 | Colle System | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mahammad Muradli | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Mahammad Muradli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mahammad Muradli | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mahammad Muradli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2021 | Mahammad Muradli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Mahammad Muradli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mahammad Muradli | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Mahammad Muradli?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 6 wins, Mahammad Muradli has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Mahammad Muradli played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Mahammad Muradli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.