Hikaru Nakamura vs Mikhail Demidov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Mikhail Demidov (2513)
Hikaru Nakamura and Mikhail Demidov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 0, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Orangutan opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 65 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Demidov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Demidov with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Demidov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Demidov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Demidov | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Mikhail Demidov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Demidov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2021 | Mikhail Demidov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Mikhail Demidov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess GP4 |
| Sep 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Demidov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Demidov | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Demidov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Mikhail Demidov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Demidov | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Mikhail Demidov?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, Mikhail Demidov has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Mikhail Demidov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Mikhail Demidov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Orangutan opening (1 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.