Hikaru Nakamura vs Vasif Durarbayli
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Vasif Durarbayli (2611)
23
Nakamura wins
5
draws
4
Durarbayli wins
32
games
Hikaru Nakamura and Vasif Durarbayli have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nakamura leads 23 wins to 4, with 5 draws (84% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Durarbayli with White | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 30 | 22 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Durarbayli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz Final |
| Jul 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Blitz |
| Mar 2026 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jun 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Dec 2022 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasif Durarbayli | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Vasif Durarbayli | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Vasif Durarbayli?
In 32 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 23 wins, Vasif Durarbayli has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Vasif Durarbayli played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from May 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Vasif Durarbayli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.