Hikaru Nakamura vs Vladimir Fedoseev
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Vladimir Fedoseev (2692)
47
Nakamura wins
27
draws
24
Fedoseev wins
98
games
Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Fedoseev have played 98 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Nakamura leads 47 wins to 24, with 27 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 55 | 29 | 13 | 13 |
| Fedoseev with White | 43 | 18 | 14 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 80 | 42 | 17 | 21 |
| Rapid | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Fedoseev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 98 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Colle System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Slav Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Slav Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 W |
| Jun 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Apr 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Chessable Masters Div 1 Win |
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chess.com Rapid Week 20 Knockout |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | chess.com Rapid Week 20 Knockout |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vladimir Fedoseev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Vladimir Fedoseev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Fedoseev?
In 98 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 47 wins, Vladimir Fedoseev has 24 wins, and they have drawn 27 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Fedoseev played each other?
Our database records 98 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Fedoseev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (8 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.