Hikaru Nakamura vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2766)
Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Abdusattorov have played 34 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Nakamura leads 14 wins to 10, with 10 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| Abdusattorov with White | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 |
| Rapid | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 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 |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 34 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 2022 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Jun 2021 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Abdusattorov?
In 34 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 14 wins, Nodirbek Abdusattorov has 10 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Abdusattorov played each other?
Our database records 34 games between them, from May 2016 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Abdusattorov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.