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Hikaru Nakamura vs Nihal Sarin

GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)

34
Nakamura wins
22
draws
20
Sarin wins
76
games

Hikaru Nakamura and Nihal Sarin have played 76 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Nakamura leads 34 wins to 20, with 22 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesNakamuraDrawsSarin
Nakamura with White4121119
Sarin with White35131111

Results by time format

FormatGamesNakamuraDrawsSarin
Blitz73332119
Rapid3111

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesNakamuraDrawsSarin
A01Nimzovich-Larsen attack4121
A04Modern Defense4301
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense3021
A48Nimzovich-Larsen attack3210
A48Modern Defense2101
A06Réti Opening2200
A22English Opening: Reverse Sicilian2101
A40Modern Defense2200

Most recent 30 of 76 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Apr 2026Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2CatalanTitled Tuesday
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1-0Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura0-1Ruy Lopez: Berlin DefenseComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin1-0Réti OpeningComet Open Titled Winners
Oct 2025Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin1-0Colle SystemComet Open Titled Winners
Aug 2025Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin0-1Colle SystemAbu Dhabi Masters Online
Oct 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit DeclinedTitled Tue Late
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin1-0Nimzo-Larsen AttackBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin0-1Vienna GameBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura0-1Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura0-1Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1-0Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura0-1Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin0-1Nimzovich-Larsen attackBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura0-1Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin1/2-1/2Nimzovich-Larsen attackBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1-0Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura0-1Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1-0Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Nimzovich-Larsen attackBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin1-0Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura0-1Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin1-0King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1-0Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Nihal SarinHikaru Nakamura1/2-1/2Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin1-0Italian Game: Giuoco PianissimoBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin0-1Modern DefenseBullet Chess Winners
Jun 2024Hikaru NakamuraNihal Sarin1-0Bishop's OpeningBullet Chess Winners
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Nihal Sarin?

In 76 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 34 wins, Nihal Sarin has 20 wins, and they have drawn 22 times.

How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Nihal Sarin played each other?

Our database records 76 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Apr 2026.

What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Nihal Sarin play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games), followed by the Modern Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.