Hikaru Nakamura vs Nikolas Theodorou
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Nikolas Theodorou (2633)
Hikaru Nakamura and Nikolas Theodorou have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Nakamura leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Theodorou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Theodorou with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Theodorou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Theodorou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolas Theodorou | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolas Theodorou | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Nikolas Theodorou | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolas Theodorou | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Nikolas Theodorou | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolas Theodorou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | PRO League KO Stage |
| Feb 2023 | Nikolas Theodorou | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Play In |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nikolas Theodorou | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Nikolas Theodorou?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 5 wins, Nikolas Theodorou has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Nikolas Theodorou played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2022 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Nikolas Theodorou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.