Hikaru Nakamura vs Mukhiddin Madaminov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Mukhiddin Madaminov (2611)
Hikaru Nakamura and Mukhiddin Madaminov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2022 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nakamura leads 10 wins to 1, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Madaminov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Madaminov with White | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Madaminov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Madaminov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B28 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Madaminov,Mukhiddin | Nakamura,Hi | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Madaminov,Mukhiddin | Nakamura,Hi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Nakamura,Hi | Madaminov,Mukhiddin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Naroditsky Mem Blitz RR |
| Jul 2026 | Madaminov,Mukhiddin | Nakamura,Hi | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mukhiddin Madaminov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mukhiddin Madaminov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mukhiddin Madaminov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Mukhiddin Madaminov | 1-0 | Grob's Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Polish Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Mukhiddin Madaminov?
In 14 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 10 wins, Mukhiddin Madaminov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Mukhiddin Madaminov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jun 2022 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Mukhiddin Madaminov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.