Hikaru Nakamura vs Raunak Sadhwani
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Raunak Sadhwani (2634)
Hikaru Nakamura and Raunak Sadhwani have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Nakamura leads 11 wins to 3, with 9 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Sadhwani with White | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sadhwani |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Borg Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk16 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Jul 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Raunak Sadhwani | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Raunak Sadhwani | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Raunak Sadhwani?
In 23 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 11 wins, Raunak Sadhwani has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Raunak Sadhwani played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Raunak Sadhwani play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.