Hikaru Nakamura vs Wesley So
Hikaru Nakamura (39, GM, USA) and Wesley So (33, GM, USA) have met 26 times in classical OTB. So leads with 3 wins to 1, with 22 draws — a 85% draw rate. Their last meeting at The American Cup 2025 - Blitz drew. With current classical ratings of 2792 and 2753, the Elo model gives Nakamura a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2792 vs 2753 (Δ +39)
With Hikaru Nakamura as white
48% Hikaru25% draw27% Wesley
With Wesley So as white
36% Hikaru30% draw35% Wesley
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hikaru Nakamura | Wesley So | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2792 | 2753-1 |
| Peak rating | 2816 · Oct 2015 | 2822 · Feb 2017 |
| Peak age | 28 | 24 |
| World rank now | #2 | #9 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,210 | 1,439 |
| Months active | 220 | 196 |
| % white wins | 45% | 42% |
| % black wins | 34% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2575 | 2754 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 93 | 204 |
Best Win
Hikaru Nakamura
Wesley So
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (88)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hikaru Nakamura
Wesley So