Milosz Szpar vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Milosz Szpar (2523) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Milosz Szpar and Hikaru Nakamura have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Szpar leads 1 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Szpar | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Szpar with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Szpar | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Szpar | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Milosz Szpar | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 |
| Nov 2025 | Milosz Szpar | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Milosz Szpar | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Milosz Szpar | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Milosz Szpar | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Milosz Szpar | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Milosz Szpar | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Milosz Szpar | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Milosz Szpar | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Milosz Szpar | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Milosz Szpar | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Milosz Szpar | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Milosz Szpar | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2021 | Milosz Szpar | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Milosz Szpar and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 14 recorded games, Milosz Szpar has 1 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 11 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Milosz Szpar and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Feb 2021 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Milosz Szpar and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.