Hikaru Nakamura vs Samvel Ter-Sahakyan
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2613)
Hikaru Nakamura and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2021 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Nakamura leads 15 wins to 0, with 2 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Ter-Sahakyan with White | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Ter-Sahakyan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tuesday |
| Jan 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Colle System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan?
In 17 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 15 wins, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Mar 2021 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Samvel Ter-Sahakyan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Colle System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.