Hikaru Nakamura vs Praggnanandhaa R
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Praggnanandhaa R (2750)
Hikaru Nakamura and Praggnanandhaa R have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Nakamura leads 13 wins to 7, with 9 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| R with White | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| May 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Jun 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | London System | 12th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12th Norway Chess |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12th Norway Chess |
| May 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Candidates Tournament |
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Aug 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | NIC Classic Preliminary |
| Apr 2021 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Praggnanandhaa R | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India blitz |
| Nov 2018 | Praggnanandhaa R | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Tata Steel India blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Praggnanandhaa R?
In 29 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 13 wins, Praggnanandhaa R has 7 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Praggnanandhaa R played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Nov 2018 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Praggnanandhaa R play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.