Hikaru Nakamura vs Vugar Rasulov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Vugar Rasulov (2538)
Hikaru Nakamura and Vugar Rasulov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Nakamura leads 11 wins to 5, with 6 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the St. George Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Rasulov with White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vugar Rasulov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Jun 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Three Knights Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2020 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2019 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2019 | Vugar Rasulov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Vugar Rasulov?
In 22 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 11 wins, Vugar Rasulov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Vugar Rasulov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Mar 2019 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Vugar Rasulov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the St. George Defense (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.