Hikaru Nakamura vs Reza Mahdavi
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · IM Reza Mahdavi (2485)
Hikaru Nakamura and Reza Mahdavi have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2023 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 5, with 5 draws (74% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Mahdavi with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | English Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Reza Mahdavi?
In 19 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Reza Mahdavi has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Reza Mahdavi played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Mar 2023 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Reza Mahdavi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.