Hikaru Nakamura vs Maxim Matlakov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Maxim Matlakov (2599)
Hikaru Nakamura and Maxim Matlakov have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2016 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Nakamura leads 18 wins to 3, with 4 draws (84% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Matlakov with White | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Matlakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | CrunchLab Masters PlayIn |
| Nov 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Mar 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Maxim Matlakov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Maxim Matlakov?
In 25 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 18 wins, Maxim Matlakov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Maxim Matlakov played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Dec 2016 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Maxim Matlakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.