John D M Nunn vs Larry Christiansen
GM John D M Nunn (2512) · GM Larry Christiansen (2563)
John D M Nunn and Larry Christiansen have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1979 and the most recent in Jan 1995. Nunn leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nunn | Draws | Christiansen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunn with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Christiansen with White | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nunn | Draws | Christiansen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nunn | Draws | Christiansen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | San Francisco |
| May 1991 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1991 | John D M Nunn | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Bundesliga 1991-92 |
| Jan 1991 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Vienna |
| Jan 1989 | John D M Nunn | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 2nd WchT |
| Jan 1989 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Bundesliga 1989-90 |
| Jan 1989 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | German Cup |
| Jan 1988 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Bundesliga 1988-89 |
| Jan 1987 | John D M Nunn | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Interzonal 14b |
| Nov 1986 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Olympiad-27 |
| Jan 1982 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1982 | John D M Nunn | Larry Christiansen | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | London Phillips&Drew |
| Dec 1980 | John D M Nunn | Larry Christiansen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24th Olympiad |
| Dec 1979 | Larry Christiansen | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Christmas Congress 1979/80-55 Premier |
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What is the head-to-head score between John D M Nunn and Larry Christiansen?
In 14 recorded games, John D M Nunn has 3 wins, Larry Christiansen has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have John D M Nunn and Larry Christiansen played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 1979 to Jan 1995.
What openings do John D M Nunn and Larry Christiansen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games), followed by the King's Indian: Sämisch (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.