Hikaru Nakamura vs Mykola Bortnyk
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · IM Mykola Bortnyk (2440)
Hikaru Nakamura and Mykola Bortnyk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Nakamura leads 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Bortnyk with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Mykola Bortnyk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mykola Bortnyk | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mykola Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mykola Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Mykola Bortnyk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mykola Bortnyk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mykola Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Grob's Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mykola Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mykola Bortnyk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2020 | Mykola Bortnyk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Mykola Bortnyk?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 5 wins, Mykola Bortnyk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Mykola Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Mykola Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Anderssen's opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.