Hikaru Nakamura vs Pranesh M
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Pranesh M (2673)
Hikaru Nakamura and Pranesh M have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2023 and the most recent in May 2026. Nakamura leads 12 wins to 4, with 1 draws (94% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| M with White | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nakamura,Hi | Pranesh,M | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Pranesh M | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | London System | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Pranesh M | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Mikenas Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Pranesh M | 1-0 | Kadas Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Pranesh M | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Pranesh M?
In 17 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 12 wins, Pranesh M has 4 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Pranesh M played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from May 2023 to May 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Pranesh M play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.