Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian
Hikaru Nakamura vs Levon Aronian: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Hikaru Nakamura and Levon Aronian?
Nakamura has faced Levon Aronian in several high-stakes tournaments, with their matches often being closely contested. Both players have been at the top of the chess world, contributing to the competitive environment.
Hikaru Nakamura
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2792 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2816 (October 2015)
- Current RankingNo. 3 (June 2026)
- Peak RankingNo. 2 (October 2015)
Top honours
- U.S. Chess ChampionFive-time champion
- World Fischer Random Chess Champion2022
- Chess Olympiad Team Gold Medal2006
- Chess Olympiad Team Bronze MedalsTwo-time winner
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Levon Aronian
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2724 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2830 (March 2014)
- RankingNo. 23 (June 2026)
- Peak RankingNo. 2 (January 2012)
Top honours
- FIDE World Cup2005, 2017
- Gold Medal, Chess Olympiad2006, 2008, 2012
- World Blitz Chess Champion2010
- World Champion in Chess9602006, 2007
- FIDE Grand Prix Winner2008–2010