Luke J McShane vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Luke J McShane (2597) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Luke J McShane and Hikaru Nakamura have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2003 and the most recent in Oct 2015. McShane leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | McShane | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McShane with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Nakamura with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | McShane | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | McShane | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Luke J McShane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Las Vegas Millionaire Open |
| Dec 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | Slav Defense | London Classic 4th |
| Jun 2012 | Luke J McShane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7th Moscow Tal Mem |
| Jun 2012 | Hikaru Nakamura | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 7th Moscow Tal Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2011 | Luke J McShane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 3rd London Classic |
| Dec 2010 | Luke J McShane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2nd London Classic |
| Dec 2009 | Hikaru Nakamura | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | London Classic |
| Jan 2006 | Hikaru Nakamura | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ACP Blitz |
| Jan 2006 | Luke J McShane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Torre Attack | ACP Blitz |
| Feb 2004 | Luke J McShane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Mallorca Trophy A |
| Feb 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Luke J McShane | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Mallorca Trophy A |
| Feb 2004 | Hikaru Nakamura | Luke J McShane | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Mallorca Trophy A |
| Feb 2004 | Luke J McShane | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Mallorca Trophy A |
| Dec 2003 | Luke J McShane | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Pamplona |
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What is the head-to-head score between Luke J McShane and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 14 recorded games, Luke J McShane has 3 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Luke J McShane and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2003 to Oct 2015.
What openings do Luke J McShane and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.