Hikaru Nakamura vs Maksim Chigaev
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Maksim Chigaev (2648)
Hikaru Nakamura and Maksim Chigaev have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Nakamura leads 24 wins to 2, with 6 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Chigaev with White | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 30 | 23 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Chigaev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scotch Game | AI Cup Play In |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Three Knights Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Maksim Chigaev?
In 32 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 24 wins, Maksim Chigaev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Maksim Chigaev played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Mar 2017 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Maksim Chigaev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (4 games), followed by the Réti Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.