Hikaru Nakamura vs Steven Zierk
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Steven Zierk (2487)
Hikaru Nakamura and Steven Zierk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Nakamura leads 10 wins to 1, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Zierk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Zierk with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Zierk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Zierk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Steven Zierk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Steven Zierk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Steven Zierk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Steven Zierk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Steven Zierk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Steven Zierk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Steven Zierk?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 10 wins, Steven Zierk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Steven Zierk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2020 to Mar 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Steven Zierk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.