Hikaru Nakamura vs Volodar Murzin
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Hikaru Nakamura and Volodar Murzin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nakamura leads 5 wins to 4, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Murzin with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| unknown | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nakamura,Hi | Murzin,Volodar | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Murzin,Volodar | Nakamura,Hi | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Volodar Murzin | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tuesday |
| Jun 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Italian Game | World Rapid 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jun 2020 | Volodar Murzin | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Volodar Murzin?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 5 wins, Volodar Murzin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.