Hikaru Nakamura vs Sanan Sjugirov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544)
31
Nakamura wins
3
draws
2
Sjugirov wins
36
games
Hikaru Nakamura and Sanan Sjugirov have played 36 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2016 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nakamura leads 31 wins to 2, with 3 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 18 | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| Sjugirov with White | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 33 | 28 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Sjugirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 36 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Jul 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | English Opening: Chimer System | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Sep 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess GP1 |
| Apr 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | English Opening | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Speed Chess Super Swiss KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Sanan Sjugirov?
In 36 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 31 wins, Sanan Sjugirov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Sanan Sjugirov played each other?
Our database records 36 games between them, from Jul 2016 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Sanan Sjugirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.