Hikaru Nakamura vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2762)
Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Abdusattorov have played 39 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nakamura leads 16 wins to 12, with 11 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Abdusattorov with White | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 23 | 12 | 3 | 8 |
| Rapid | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 39 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | WR Rapid Miami 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | London System | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | CCT Final Survival Loser |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | CCT Final Survival Loser |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | CCT Final Survival Loser |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | CCT Final Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | CCT Final Playoff |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | CCT Final Playoff |
| Jun 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 11th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | English Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 KO |
| Jul 2022 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk12 KO |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk12 KO |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Abdusattorov?
In 39 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 16 wins, Nodirbek Abdusattorov has 12 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Abdusattorov played each other?
Our database records 39 games between them, from May 2016 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Abdusattorov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.