Hikaru Nakamura vs Quang Liem Le
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Quang Liem Le (2731)
Hikaru Nakamura and Quang Liem Le have played 76 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2010 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Nakamura leads 33 wins to 16, with 27 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bishop's Opening (8 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 39 | 21 | 11 | 7 |
| Le with White | 37 | 12 | 16 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 54 | 24 | 16 | 14 |
| Rapid | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Le |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 76 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tuesday |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Vienna Game | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Mieses Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 0-1 | Mieses Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | chess.com SpeedChess 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Oct 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chess.com SpeedChess |
| Apr 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Quang Liem Le | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Quang Liem Le | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Quang Liem Le?
In 76 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 33 wins, Quang Liem Le has 16 wins, and they have drawn 27 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Quang Liem Le played each other?
Our database records 76 games between them, from Sep 2010 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Quang Liem Le play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bishop's Opening (8 games), followed by the Indian Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.