Hikaru Nakamura vs Narayanan S L
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Narayanan S L (2581)
Hikaru Nakamura and Narayanan S L have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nakamura leads 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| L with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D26 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Narayanan S L | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Qatar Masters Open |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Torre Attack | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Sep 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Narayanan S L?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 7 wins, Narayanan S L has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Narayanan S L played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Narayanan S L play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.