Friso Nijboer vs Twan Burg
GM Friso Nijboer (2441) · GM Twan Burg (2491)
Friso Nijboer and Twan Burg have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2007 and the most recent in May 2026. Nijboer leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Burg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nijboer with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Burg with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Burg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Burg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Friso Nijboer | Twan Burg | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | TCh-NED Cup 2026 |
| May 2026 | Twan Burg | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | TCh-NED Cup 2026 |
| Apr 2022 | Friso Nijboer | Twan Burg | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | chT-NED 2122 |
| Apr 2018 | Twan Burg | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-NED 1718 |
| Apr 2017 | Twan Burg | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-NED Qualifier |
| Apr 2017 | Friso Nijboer | Twan Burg | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-NED Qualifier |
| Jul 2016 | Twan Burg | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-NED Qualifier |
| Jul 2016 | Friso Nijboer | Twan Burg | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-NED Qualifier |
| Oct 2014 | Twan Burg | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10th Haarlem BDO-A |
| Aug 2012 | Twan Burg | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | Sicilian | Haarlem BDO-A |
| Aug 2010 | Friso Nijboer | Twan Burg | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 14th Vlissingen HZ Open |
| Dec 2008 | Friso Nijboer | Twan Burg | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Groningen Open A |
| Dec 2007 | Friso Nijboer | Twan Burg | 1-0 | Sicilian | Groningen Harmonie Open A |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Friso Nijboer and Twan Burg?
In 13 recorded games, Friso Nijboer has 3 wins, Twan Burg has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Friso Nijboer and Twan Burg played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2007 to May 2026.
What openings do Friso Nijboer and Twan Burg play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.