Head-to-head rating comparison, statistics, and performance history.
This comparison between Hikaru Nakamura (FIDE rating: 2792.0, world #2) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE rating: 2735.0, world #15) 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi plays for FIDE (Not a National Fed.). With Hikaru Nakamura at age 38 and Ian Nepomniachtchi at 35, this matchup showcases the rivalry between two of the strongest chess players in the world today.