Hikaru Nakamura vs Nodirbek Yakubboev
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (2685)
Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Yakubboev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 0, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Yakubboev with White | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| unknown | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Yakubboev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Nakamura,Hi | Yakubboev,Nodirbek | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| May 2026 | Yakubboev,Nodirbek | Nakamura,Hi | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| May 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tuesday |
| Jan 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2022 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess GP4 |
| Jul 2021 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Yakubboev?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Nodirbek Yakubboev has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Yakubboev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Nodirbek Yakubboev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.