Nihal Sarin vs Hikaru Nakamura: Head-to-Head Record
78 games · 21 wins · 22 draws · 35 losses for Nihal Sarin
Nihal Sarin and Hikaru Nakamura played 78 games between 2018 and 2025. Hikaru Nakamura leads the head-to-head record against Nihal Sarin, winning 35 games to 21, with 22 draws. Nihal Sarin scores 41% against Hikaru Nakamura (a draw counts as half a point). They met most often at Bullet Chess Winners 2024 (31 games).
Results by colour
| Nihal Sarin played | Games | Nihal Sarin won | Draws | Hikaru Nakamura won | Nihal Sarin score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 47.3% |
| Black | 41 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 35.4% |
| Total | 78 | 21 | 22 | 35 | 41% |
Where they met most
| Event | Year | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet Chess Winners 2024 | 2024 | 31 |
| chess.com SpeedChess 2022 | 2022 | 24 |
| Comet Open Titled Winners | 2025 | 5 |
Questions
Who has won more games, Nihal Sarin or Hikaru Nakamura?
Hikaru Nakamura leads the head-to-head record against Nihal Sarin, winning 35 games to 21, with 22 draws.
How many games did Nihal Sarin and Hikaru Nakamura play?
This archive has 78 games between Nihal Sarin and Hikaru Nakamura, played between 2018 and 2025: 21 won by Nihal Sarin, 35 won by Hikaru Nakamura and 22 draws.
What is Nihal Sarin's score against Hikaru Nakamura?
Nihal Sarin scores 41% against Hikaru Nakamura: 37 games as White (12-11-14) and 41 games as Black (9-11-21), counted as wins-draws-losses.
When did Nihal Sarin last beat Hikaru Nakamura?
The most recent win by Nihal Sarin over Hikaru Nakamura in this archive was in 2025 at Comet Open Titled Winners.
When did Hikaru Nakamura last beat Nihal Sarin?
The most recent win by Hikaru Nakamura over Nihal Sarin in this archive was in 2025 at Comet Open Titled Winners.
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