Hikaru Nakamura vs Volodymyr Onyshchuk
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Volodymyr Onyshchuk (2617)
Hikaru Nakamura and Volodymyr Onyshchuk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2014 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 2, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Onyshchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Onyshchuk with White | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Onyshchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Onyshchuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | V Onischuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | V Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2021 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Wch Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Volodymyr Onyshchuk?
In 11 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, Volodymyr Onyshchuk has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Volodymyr Onyshchuk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2014 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Volodymyr Onyshchuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.