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