Jon S Speelman vs Bent Larsen
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · Bent Larsen (1473)
Jon S Speelman and Bent Larsen have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1978 and the most recent in Jan 1992. Speelman leads 5 wins to 4, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Larsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Larsen with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Larsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Larsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Bent Larsen | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Roquebrune Rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Jon S Speelman | Bent Larsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Roquebrune Rapid |
| Dec 1990 | Bent Larsen | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Hastings 9091 |
| Dec 1990 | Jon S Speelman | Bent Larsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Hastings 9091 |
| Jan 1990 | Jon S Speelman | Bent Larsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | New York WFW |
| Jan 1988 | Bent Larsen | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Hastings 8899 |
| Jan 1988 | Jon S Speelman | Bent Larsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Hastings 8899 |
| Jan 1987 | Bent Larsen | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Hastings 8788 |
| Jan 1987 | Jon S Speelman | Bent Larsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Hastings 8788 |
| Jan 1986 | Bent Larsen | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | London |
| Jan 1986 | Bent Larsen | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Hastings 8687 |
| Jan 1980 | Bent Larsen | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Catalan | London Phillips&Drew |
| Apr 1978 | Jon S Speelman | Bent Larsen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and Bent Larsen?
In 13 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 5 wins, Bent Larsen has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Jon S Speelman and Bent Larsen played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Apr 1978 to Jan 1992.
What openings do Jon S Speelman and Bent Larsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.