Hikaru Nakamura vs Tigran L. Petrosian
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Tigran L. Petrosian (2522)
Hikaru Nakamura and Tigran L. Petrosian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2007 and the most recent in Mar 2020. Nakamura leads 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Petrosian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Petrosian with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Petrosian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Petrosian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D77 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | PRO League KO Stage |
| Jun 2019 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Wch Rapid |
| May 2008 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 17th Chicago Open |
| Jan 2008 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 6th Gibraltar Masters |
| Mar 2007 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
| Mar 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Tigran L. Petrosian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
| Mar 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Tigran L. Petrosian | 1-0 | Catalan | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
| Mar 2007 | Tigran L. Petrosian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Dos Hermanas Internet f 8th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Tigran L. Petrosian?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 4 wins, Tigran L. Petrosian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Tigran L. Petrosian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2007 to Mar 2020.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Tigran L. Petrosian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (1 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.