Hikaru Nakamura vs Viswanathan Anand
Hikaru Nakamura (39, GM, USA) and Viswanathan Anand (57, GM, IND) have met 29 times in classical OTB. Nakamura leads with 8 wins to 1, with 20 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at Global Chess League 2025 - League Stage drew. With current classical ratings of 2792 and 2739, the Elo model gives Nakamura a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2792 vs 2739 (Δ +53)
With Hikaru Nakamura as white
50% Hikaru24% draw26% Viswanathan
With Viswanathan Anand as white
38% Hikaru29% draw33% Viswanathan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hikaru Nakamura | Viswanathan Anand | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2792-18 | 2739-4 |
| Peak rating | 2816 · Oct 2015 | 2817 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 28 | 42 |
| World rank now | #2 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #1 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,210 | 682 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 45% | 33% |
| % black wins | 34% | 21% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2591 | 2636 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 62 |
Best Win
Hikaru Nakamura
Viswanathan Anand
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (70)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hikaru Nakamura
Viswanathan Anand