Hikaru Nakamura vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Hikaru Nakamura and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2007 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Nakamura leads 5 wins to 1, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Oct 2014 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Tashkent FIDE GP |
| Oct 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Baku FIDE GP |
| Aug 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| May 2013 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Zug FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Jul 2009 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Donostia A |
| Apr 2008 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA |
| Oct 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 11th Corsica Masters rap |
| Oct 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 11th Corsica Masters rap |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 5 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2007 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (1 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.