John D M Nunn vs Lubomir Ftacnik
GM John D M Nunn (2512) · GM Lubomir Ftacnik (2408)
John D M Nunn and Lubomir Ftacnik have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1983 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Nunn leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (20% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 24 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nunn | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunn with White | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Ftacnik with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nunn | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nunn | Draws | Ftacnik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Lubomir Ftacnik | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | World Senior Teams +65 |
| Oct 2025 | J Nunn | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23rd ch-Euro Seniors |
| Jul 2024 | Lubomir Ftacnik | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | WchT Seniors 65 |
| May 2024 | John D M Nunn | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-EU Seniors 65 |
| Sep 2023 | John D M Nunn | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | WchT Seniors 65 |
| Jul 2023 | John D M Nunn | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-EU Seniors 65 |
| Jun 2023 | John D M Nunn | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22nd EU-ch Seniors 65 |
| Jan 2000 | John D M Nunn | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-BCF 9900 (4NCL) |
| Jan 1996 | Lubomir Ftacnik | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 1996-97 |
| Jan 1996 | Lubomir Ftacnik | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Bundesliga 1995-96 |
| Dec 1988 | Lubomir Ftacnik | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Groningen Casino |
| Jan 1986 | Lubomir Ftacnik | John D M Nunn | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Vienna Open |
| Sep 1985 | John D M Nunn | Lubomir Ftacnik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Naestved Nimzowitsch Memorial |
| Feb 1985 | John D M Nunn | Lubomir Ftacnik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Hoogovens |
| Aug 1983 | Lubomir Ftacnik | John D M Nunn | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 75th Gjovik Sjakklubb Anniversary |
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What is the head-to-head score between John D M Nunn and Lubomir Ftacnik?
In 15 recorded games, John D M Nunn has 1 wins, Lubomir Ftacnik has 2 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have John D M Nunn and Lubomir Ftacnik played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 1983 to Apr 2026.
What openings do John D M Nunn and Lubomir Ftacnik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.