John D M Nunn vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM John D M Nunn (2512) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
John D M Nunn and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1980 and the most recent in May 2024. Nunn leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nunn | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunn with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Beliavsky with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nunn | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nunn | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Alexander G Beliavsky | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | chT-EU Seniors 65 |
| May 1991 | Alexander G Beliavsky | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1991 | John D M Nunn | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Three Knights Opening | Belgrade Investbank |
| Jan 1990 | John D M Nunn | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | OHRA-A |
| Jan 1990 | Alexander G Beliavsky | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | OHRA-A |
| Jan 1989 | John D M Nunn | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2nd WchT |
| Oct 1988 | Alexander G Beliavsky | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | World Cup |
| Mar 1988 | John D M Nunn | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Linares 06th |
| Jan 1988 | John D M Nunn | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Cup |
| Jan 1987 | John D M Nunn | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Interzonal 14b |
| Jan 1985 | Alexander G Beliavsky | John D M Nunn | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1980 | Alexander G Beliavsky | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Baden |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between John D M Nunn and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 12 recorded games, John D M Nunn has 3 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have John D M Nunn and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1980 to May 2024.
What openings do John D M Nunn and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games), followed by the King's Indian: Sämisch (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.