Hikaru Nakamura vs Yuriy Kuzubov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603)
Hikaru Nakamura and Yuriy Kuzubov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2024. Nakamura leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kuzubov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Kuzubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Yuriy Kuzubov?
In 10 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 4 wins, Yuriy Kuzubov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Yuriy Kuzubov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Apr 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Yuriy Kuzubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.