Jon S Speelman vs Anthony C. Kosten
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM Anthony C. Kosten (2378)
Jon S Speelman and Anthony C. Kosten have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jan 1991. Speelman leads 4 wins to 0, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Kosten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Kosten with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Kosten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Kosten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E55 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Anthony C. Kosten | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Jon S Speelman | Anthony C. Kosten | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Jon S Speelman | Anthony C. Kosten | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Jon S Speelman | Anthony C. Kosten | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Anthony C. Kosten | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Anthony C. Kosten | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Jon S Speelman | Anthony C. Kosten | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-ENG Match |
| Jan 1991 | Anthony C. Kosten | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | ch-ENG Match |
| Dec 1990 | Jon S Speelman | Anthony C. Kosten | 1-0 | English Opening | Hastings 9091 |
| Dec 1990 | Anthony C. Kosten | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Hastings 9091 |
| Jan 1989 | Jon S Speelman | Anthony C. Kosten | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Jan 1988 | Jon S Speelman | Anthony C. Kosten | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Hastings 8899 |
| Jan 1988 | Anthony C. Kosten | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Hastings 8899 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and Anthony C. Kosten?
In 13 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 4 wins, Anthony C. Kosten has 0 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Jon S Speelman and Anthony C. Kosten played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jan 1991.
What openings do Jon S Speelman and Anthony C. Kosten play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.