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Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen

Head-to-head rating comparison, statistics, and performance history.

Nakamura, Hikaru

Nakamura, Hikaru

🇺🇸United States of America
Rating
2792.0
Rank
#3
Age
38
Born
9 Dec 1987
VS
Carlsen, Magnus

Carlsen, Magnus

🇳🇴Norway
Rating
2823.0
Rank
#1
Age
35
Born
30 Nov 1990

Rating History Comparison

Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen: Head-to-Head Analysis

This comparison between Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE rating: 2792.0, world #3) and Magnus Carlsen (FIDE rating: 2823.0, world #1) provides a comprehensive look at how these two elite chess players stack up against each other. Compare their live FIDE ratings across Classical, Rapid, and Blitz time controls, along with historical rating trends and key statistics.

Hikaru Nakamura represents United States of America while Magnus Carlsen plays for Norway. With Hikaru Nakamura at age 38 and Magnus Carlsen at 35, this matchup showcases the rivalry between two of the strongest chess players in the world today.