Hikaru Nakamura vs Sergey Drygalov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Sergey Drygalov (2530)
Hikaru Nakamura and Sergey Drygalov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 9 wins to 2, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Drygalov with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Drygalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Sergey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Sergey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Sergey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sergey Drygalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Sergey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sergey Drygalov | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Sergey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Sergey Drygalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Sergey Drygalov?
In 13 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 9 wins, Sergey Drygalov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Sergey Drygalov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Sergey Drygalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.