Jon S Speelman vs Alexander G Beliavsky
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM Alexander G Beliavsky (2416)
Jon S Speelman and Alexander G Beliavsky have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jan 2008. Speelman leads 0 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (18% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Beliavsky with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Beliavsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Gibraltar Masters |
| Feb 2002 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2001-02 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 10th Linares |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Linares 09 |
| Jan 1991 | Jon S Speelman | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | World Cup |
| Mar 1989 | Jon S Speelman | Alexander G Beliavsky | 0-1 | Indian Defense | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | OHRA-A |
| Jan 1989 | Jon S Speelman | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | OHRA-A |
| Oct 1988 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | World Cup |
| Jun 1988 | Jon S Speelman | Alexander G Beliavsky | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Cup |
| Jan 1988 | Alexander G Beliavsky | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | World Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and Alexander G Beliavsky?
In 11 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 0 wins, Alexander G Beliavsky has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Jon S Speelman and Alexander G Beliavsky played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jan 2008.
What openings do Jon S Speelman and Alexander G Beliavsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.