Hikaru Nakamura vs Vincent Keymer
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Vincent Keymer (2767)
Hikaru Nakamura and Vincent Keymer have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nakamura leads 11 wins to 3, with 1 draws (93% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Keymer with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Keymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Vincent Keymer | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Vincent Keymer | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Vincent Keymer | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Vincent Keymer | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | English Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Jul 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vincent Keymer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Vincent Keymer?
In 15 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 11 wins, Vincent Keymer has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Vincent Keymer played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jul 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Vincent Keymer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.