Hikaru Nakamura vs Rauf Mamedov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Rauf Mamedov (2639)
Hikaru Nakamura and Rauf Mamedov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2010 and the most recent in Feb 2024. Nakamura leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Mamedov with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mamedov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Rauf Mamedov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Rauf Mamedov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chessable Masters Div 2 Lose |
| Aug 2023 | Rauf Mamedov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Oct 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Rauf Mamedov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2019 | Rauf Mamedov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rauf Mamedov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Dec 2016 | Rauf Mamedov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2013 | Rauf Mamedov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9th WchT |
| Nov 2010 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rauf Mamedov | 0-1 | Bird's opening | 5th Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2010 | Rauf Mamedov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5th Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Rauf Mamedov?
In 12 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 2 wins, Rauf Mamedov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Rauf Mamedov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2010 to Feb 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Rauf Mamedov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (1 games), followed by the St. George Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.