Hikaru Nakamura vs Zaven Andriasian
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Zaven Andriasian (2538)
Hikaru Nakamura and Zaven Andriasian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Nakamura leads 8 wins to 2, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Andriasian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Andriasian with White | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Andriasian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Andriasian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Zaven Andriasian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zaven Andriasian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2022 | Zaven Andriasian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz |
| Apr 2020 | Zaven Andriasian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz Open |
| Mar 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zaven Andriasian | 0-1 | London System | PRO League KO Stage |
| Dec 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zaven Andriasian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2018 | Zaven Andriasian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game | PRO League All Stars St1 |
| Apr 2018 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zaven Andriasian | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2018 | Zaven Andriasian | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2008 | Zaven Andriasian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th Dos Hermanas Internet f |
| Apr 2008 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zaven Andriasian | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9th Dos Hermanas Internet f |
| Apr 2008 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zaven Andriasian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 9th Dos Hermanas Internet f |
| Apr 2008 | Zaven Andriasian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th Dos Hermanas Internet f |
| Apr 2008 | Zaven Andriasian | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th Dos Hermanas Internet f |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Zaven Andriasian?
In 14 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, Zaven Andriasian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Zaven Andriasian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2008 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Zaven Andriasian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.