Alon Greenfeld vs Nathan Birnboim
GM Alon Greenfeld (2469) · IM Nathan Birnboim (2301)
Alon Greenfeld and Nathan Birnboim have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1982 and the most recent in Oct 2009. Greenfeld leads 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Greenfeld | Draws | Birnboim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfeld with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Birnboim with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Greenfeld | Draws | Birnboim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Greenfeld | Draws | Birnboim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Nathan Birnboim | Alon Greenfeld | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 25th EU-Cup |
| Jan 1996 | Alon Greenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1992 | Nathan Birnboim | Alon Greenfeld | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1992 | Alon Greenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Rishon Le Ziyyon |
| Jan 1988 | Alon Greenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Tel Aviv |
| Jan 1987 | Alon Greenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Beersheba |
| Jan 1987 | Nathan Birnboim | Alon Greenfeld | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Munich zt |
| Jan 1986 | Nathan Birnboim | Alon Greenfeld | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1984 | Alon Greenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ISR |
| May 1982 | Nathan Birnboim | Alon Greenfeld | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1982 | Nathan Birnboim | Alon Greenfeld | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Beersheba |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alon Greenfeld and Nathan Birnboim?
In 11 recorded games, Alon Greenfeld has 7 wins, Nathan Birnboim has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alon Greenfeld and Nathan Birnboim played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1982 to Oct 2009.
What openings do Alon Greenfeld and Nathan Birnboim play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.