John D M Nunn vs Jon S Speelman
GM John D M Nunn (2512) · GM Jon S Speelman (2495)
John D M Nunn and Jon S Speelman have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1979 and the most recent in Feb 2006. Nunn leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 18 draws (10% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 20 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nunn | Draws | Speelman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunn with White | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Speelman with White | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nunn | Draws | Speelman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nunn | Draws | Speelman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13th Bunratty Masters Open |
| May 2001 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) |
| Feb 1998 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Bunratty Masters Open |
| Jan 1996 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Bundesliga 1996-97 |
| Jan 1992 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Hastings 9293 |
| Jan 1992 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Hastings 9293 |
| Oct 1988 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | World Cup |
| Jan 1988 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | World Cup |
| Jan 1987 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Hastings 8788 |
| Jan 1987 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Hastings 8788 |
| Jan 1986 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | London |
| Dec 1985 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Brussels OHRA-04 |
| May 1984 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | London Phillips&Drew |
| Jan 1984 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Jan 1983 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1982 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | London Phillips&Drew |
| Aug 1980 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | British CF-67 Championship |
| Jan 1980 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Christmas Congress 1979/80-55 Premier |
| Jan 1980 | John D M Nunn | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | London Phillips&Drew |
| Aug 1979 | Jon S Speelman | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | British CF-66 Championship |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between John D M Nunn and Jon S Speelman?
In 20 recorded games, John D M Nunn has 0 wins, Jon S Speelman has 2 wins, and they have drawn 18 times.
How many times have John D M Nunn and Jon S Speelman played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Aug 1979 to Feb 2006.
What openings do John D M Nunn and Jon S Speelman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.