Hikaru Nakamura vs Rudik Makarian
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Hikaru Nakamura and Rudik Makarian have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nakamura leads 19 wins to 5, with 3 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Makarian with White | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 27 | 19 | 3 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2025 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Aug 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Aug 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Mieses Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2021 | Rudik Makarian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Rudik Makarian?
In 27 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 19 wins, Rudik Makarian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.