Loek Van Wely vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Loek Van Wely and Hikaru Nakamura have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2007 and the most recent in Sep 2018. Wely leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Loek Van Wely | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Olympiad-43 |
| Jun 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2014 | Hikaru Nakamura | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Sicilian | 76th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2013 | Loek Van Wely | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Aug 2010 | Hikaru Nakamura | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Aug 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Jan 2010 | Hikaru Nakamura | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Aug 2009 | Loek Van Wely | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 4th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Aug 2009 | Hikaru Nakamura | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th Amsterdam NH Hotels |
| Oct 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 11th Corsica Masters rap |
| Oct 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 11th Corsica Masters rap |
| Oct 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 11th Corsica Masters rap |
| Oct 2007 | Hikaru Nakamura | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11th Corsica Masters rap |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 14 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 2 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2007 to Sep 2018.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.