John D M Nunn vs Nigel D Short
GM John D M Nunn (2512) · GM Nigel D Short (2594)
John D M Nunn and Nigel D Short have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1979 and the most recent in Jan 1990. Nunn leads 5 wins to 0, with 13 draws (28% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 27 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nunn | Draws | Short |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunn with White | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Short with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nunn | Draws | Short |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nunn | Draws | Short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Sicilian | Hoogovens |
| Aug 1989 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | World Cup |
| Jan 1988 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Bundesliga 1987-88 |
| Jan 1987 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hastings 8788 |
| Jan 1987 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hastings 8788 |
| Dec 1986 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | OHRA-A |
| Dec 1986 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | OHRA-A |
| Jan 1986 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | London |
| Jan 1986 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | FRG-ch Open |
| Sep 1985 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Naestved Nimzowitsch Memorial |
| Dec 1983 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Brighton CGL Int |
| Feb 1982 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Marbella Zonal-f |
| Feb 1982 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Marbella Zonal A |
| Jan 1982 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | London Phillips&Drew |
| Jan 1980 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Christmas Congress 1979/80-55 Premier |
| Jan 1980 | Nigel D Short | John D M Nunn | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | London Phillips&Drew |
| Aug 1979 | John D M Nunn | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 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 Nigel D Short?
In 18 recorded games, John D M Nunn has 5 wins, Nigel D Short has 0 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have John D M Nunn and Nigel D Short played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Aug 1979 to Jan 1990.
What openings do John D M Nunn and Nigel D Short play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.