Hikaru Nakamura vs Sina Movahed
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Sina Movahed (2595)
Hikaru Nakamura and Sina Movahed have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 10 wins to 5, with 3 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Movahed with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Movahed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Barnes Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | London System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Sina Movahed | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Sina Movahed | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Barnes Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Sina Movahed?
In 18 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 10 wins, Sina Movahed has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Sina Movahed played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Nov 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Sina Movahed play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.