Hikaru Nakamura vs Yi Wei
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Yi Wei (2753)
Hikaru Nakamura and Yi Wei have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2016 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Nakamura leads 2 wins to 2, with 13 draws (24% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Wei with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Wei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE Candidates 2026 |
| Jul 2025 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Esports World Cup C 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Esports World Cup C |
| Jul 2025 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Esports World Cup C |
| Jun 2025 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | 13th Norway Armageddon |
| Jun 2025 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 13th Norway Chess |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13th Norway Armageddon |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 13th Norway Chess |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yi Wei | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | PRO League KO Stage |
| May 2020 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| May 2019 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Abidjan GCT rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jul 2016 | Yi Wei | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 9th Bilbao Masters |
| Jul 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yi Wei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 9th Bilbao Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Yi Wei?
In 17 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 2 wins, Yi Wei has 2 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Yi Wei played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2016 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Yi Wei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (3 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.