John D M Nunn vs A Jonathan Mestel
GM John D M Nunn (2512) · GM A Jonathan Mestel (2417)
John D M Nunn and A Jonathan Mestel have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1980 and the most recent in Sep 2000. Nunn leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 29 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nunn | Draws | Mestel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunn with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Mestel with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nunn | Draws | Mestel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nunn | Draws | Mestel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | A Jonathan Mestel | John D M Nunn | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) |
| Jan 1994 | John D M Nunn | A Jonathan Mestel | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Jan 1988 | John D M Nunn | A Jonathan Mestel | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | London Rap |
| Jan 1986 | John D M Nunn | A Jonathan Mestel | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | London |
| May 1984 | A Jonathan Mestel | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | London Phillips&Drew |
| May 1982 | John D M Nunn | A Jonathan Mestel | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Zonal Playoff |
| May 1982 | A Jonathan Mestel | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zonal Playoff |
| Feb 1982 | John D M Nunn | A Jonathan Mestel | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Marbella Zonal-f |
| Jan 1982 | A Jonathan Mestel | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | London Phillips&Drew |
| Jan 1980 | John D M Nunn | A Jonathan Mestel | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Christmas Congress 1979/80-55 Premier |
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What is the head-to-head score between John D M Nunn and A Jonathan Mestel?
In 10 recorded games, John D M Nunn has 4 wins, A Jonathan Mestel has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have John D M Nunn and A Jonathan Mestel played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1980 to Sep 2000.
What openings do John D M Nunn and A Jonathan Mestel play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.