Hikaru Nakamura vs Nikita Matinian
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Hikaru Nakamura and Nikita Matinian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Nakamura leads 12 wins to 1, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Matinian with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Nikita Matinian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Nikita Matinian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Nikita Matinian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Nikita Matinian?
In 13 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 12 wins, Nikita Matinian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.