Hikaru Nakamura vs Nikolai Vlassov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · IM Nikolai Vlassov (2322)
Hikaru Nakamura and Nikolai Vlassov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2004 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 2, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Vlassov with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Vlassov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Nikolai Vlassov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2004 | Nikolai Vlassov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Grob's Attack | Mallorca Trophy Final |
| Feb 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolai Vlassov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Mallorca Trophy Final |
| Feb 2004 | Nikolai Vlassov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Mallorca Trophy Final |
| Feb 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Mallorca Trophy Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Nikolai Vlassov?
In 13 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Nikolai Vlassov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Nikolai Vlassov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2004 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Nikolai Vlassov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (3 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.