Hikaru Nakamura vs Mikhail Golubev
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Mikhail Golubev (2450)
Hikaru Nakamura and Mikhail Golubev have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 0, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Golubev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Golubev with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Golubev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Golubev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Golubev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Golubev | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Golubev | 1-0 | Grob's Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Golubev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Golubev | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2021 | Mikhail Golubev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Mikhail Golubev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| May 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mikhail Golubev | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2nd Canarias en Red prel |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Mikhail Golubev?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, Mikhail Golubev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Mikhail Golubev played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2004 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Mikhail Golubev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.