Jules Moussard vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Jules Moussard (2606) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Jules Moussard and Hikaru Nakamura have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Moussard leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Moussard | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moussard with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Moussard | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Moussard | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Feb 2026 | Jules Moussard | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Colle System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Jules Moussard | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jul 2024 | Jules Moussard | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Jules Moussard | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 2 L |
| Jul 2024 | Jules Moussard | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Crunchlab PlayIn Match D1 |
| Jul 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Crunchlab PlayIn Match D1 |
| Jul 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Jules Moussard | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 KO |
| Jun 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 KO |
| Oct 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | Jules Moussard | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jules Moussard and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 15 recorded games, Jules Moussard has 2 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 7 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Jules Moussard and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Jules Moussard and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Colle System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.