Hikaru Nakamura vs Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez (2533)
Hikaru Nakamura and Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2016 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 19 wins to 0, with 3 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Jerez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Jerez with White | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Jerez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Jerez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A54 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nakamura,Hi | Ibarra Jerez,JC | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | JC Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | JC Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | JC Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | JC Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | JC Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Anderssen's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Grob's Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2016 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2016 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez?
In 22 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 19 wins, Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 2016 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.