Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian
Hikaru Nakamura (39, GM, USA) and Levon Aronian (44, GM, USA) have met 42 times in classical OTB. Aronian leads with 14 wins to 6, with 22 draws — a 52% draw rate. Their last meeting at The American Cup 2025 - Blitz saw Nakamura prevail. With current classical ratings of 2792 and 2724, the Elo model gives Nakamura a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2792 vs 2724 (Δ +68)
With Hikaru Nakamura as white
53% Hikaru23% draw24% Levon
With Levon Aronian as white
41% Hikaru28% draw31% Levon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hikaru Nakamura | Levon Aronian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2792 | 2724 |
| Peak rating | 2816 · Oct 2015 | 2830 · Mar 2014 |
| Peak age | 28 | 32 |
| World rank now | #2 | #23 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,210 | 1,228 |
| Months active | 220 | 219 |
| % white wins | 45% | 39% |
| % black wins | 34% | 26% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2575 | 2707 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 93 | 203 |
Best Win
Hikaru Nakamura
Levon Aronian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (87)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hikaru Nakamura
Levon Aronian