RamaChess Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura: Head-to-Head Record
34 games · 9 wins · 15 draws · 10 losses for Boris Gelfand
Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura played 34 games between 2009 and 2024. Hikaru Nakamura leads the head-to-head record against Boris Gelfand, winning 10 games to 9, with 15 draws. Boris Gelfand scores 48.5% against Hikaru Nakamura (a draw counts as half a point). They met most often at 5th Classic GpC 2013 2013 (2 games).
Results by colour
| Boris Gelfand played | Games | Boris Gelfand won | Draws | Hikaru Nakamura won | Boris Gelfand score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 39.3% |
| Black | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 55% |
| Total | 34 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 48.5% |
Where they met most
| Event | Year | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Classic GpC 2013 | 2013 | 2 |
| 5th Classic KO 2013 | 2013 | 2 |
| 5th NH Chess Tournament | 2010 | 2 |
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Play StockfishQuestions
Who has won more games, Boris Gelfand or Hikaru Nakamura?
Hikaru Nakamura leads the head-to-head record against Boris Gelfand, winning 10 games to 9, with 15 draws.
How many games have Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura played?
34 games between 2009 and 2024: Boris Gelfand won 9, Hikaru Nakamura won 10 and 15 games were drawn.
What is the head-to-head record of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Boris Gelfand has 9 wins, 15 draws and 10 losss against Hikaru Nakamura (48.5% of the points).
When did Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura last play?
Their latest game in our archive was at World Blitz 2024 2024 (1/2-1/2); the first was at TCh-AUT 1st Bundesliga 2008-9 2009.
Which opening have Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura played most?
ECO D43, in 3 games of their 34 games.
Can I replay the games of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Yes. Every game below opens move by move with Stockfish 19's evaluation, the PGN, and Play This Position Against Stockfish.