Hikaru Nakamura vs Victor Bologan
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Victor Bologan (2590)
Hikaru Nakamura and Victor Bologan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2003 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Nakamura leads 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Bologan with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Bologan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Viktor Bologan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Viktor Bologan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold |
| Dec 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Viktor Bologan | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| Aug 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 45th Biel GM |
| Jul 2012 | Viktor Bologan | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 45th Biel GM |
| Oct 2005 | Hikaru Nakamura | Viktor Bologan | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Stepanakert A |
| Dec 2003 | Viktor Bologan | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Pamplona |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Victor Bologan?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 6 wins, Victor Bologan has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Victor Bologan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2003 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Victor Bologan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.