Zbigniew Pakleza vs Hikaru Nakamura
GM Zbigniew Pakleza (2499) · GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792)
Zbigniew Pakleza and Hikaru Nakamura have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2022 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Pakleza leads 1 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakleza with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Nakamura with White | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Nakamura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D03 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zbigniew Pakleza and Hikaru Nakamura?
In 14 recorded games, Zbigniew Pakleza has 1 wins, Hikaru Nakamura has 13 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Zbigniew Pakleza and Hikaru Nakamura played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2022 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Zbigniew Pakleza and Hikaru Nakamura play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.