Hikaru Nakamura vs Vasiliy Korchmar
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · IM Vasiliy Korchmar (2389)
Hikaru Nakamura and Vasiliy Korchmar have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Nakamura leads 11 wins to 0, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Korchmar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Korchmar with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Korchmar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Korchmar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Vasiliy Korchmar | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasiliy Korchmar | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Vasiliy Korchmar | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasiliy Korchmar | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Vasiliy Korchmar | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasiliy Korchmar | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasiliy Korchmar | 1-0 | Grob's Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasiliy Korchmar | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasiliy Korchmar | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasiliy Korchmar | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vasiliy Korchmar | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Vasiliy Korchmar?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 11 wins, Vasiliy Korchmar has 0 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Vasiliy Korchmar played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Vasiliy Korchmar play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.