Laurent Fressinet vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Laurent Fressinet (2608) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Laurent Fressinet and Hikaru Nakamura have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2004 and the most recent in Jul 2023. Fressinet leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fressinet | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fressinet with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Nakamura with White | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fressinet | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fressinet | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Laurent Fressinet | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Paris GCT blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Laurent Fressinet | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Paris GCT blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Jan 2016 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2013 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Paris FIDE GP |
| Dec 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz |
| Dec 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid |
| May 2006 | Laurent Fressinet | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Olympiad-37 |
| Jan 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Laurent Fressinet | 1-0 | Italian Game | Corus B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Laurent Fressinet and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 13 recorded games, Laurent Fressinet has 1 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Laurent Fressinet and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 2004 to Jul 2023.
What openings do Laurent Fressinet and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.