Hikaru Nakamura vs Rinat Jumabayev
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Rinat Jumabayev (2572)
Hikaru Nakamura and Rinat Jumabayev have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Nakamura leads 12 wins to 1, with 3 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Jumabayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Jumabayev with White | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Jumabayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Jumabayev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jumabayev,R | Nakamura,Hi | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Rinat Jumabayev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Rinat Jumabayev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rinat Jumabayev | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Rinat Jumabayev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rinat Jumabayev | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | World Rapid 2024 |
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Rinat Jumabayev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Rinat Jumabayev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Airthings Masters Play In |
| May 2022 | Rinat Jumabayev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Rinat Jumabayev | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Jun 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2020 | Rinat Jumabayev | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Rinat Jumabayev?
In 16 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 12 wins, Rinat Jumabayev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Rinat Jumabayev played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Rinat Jumabayev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.