Jon S Speelman vs H James Plaskett
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM H James Plaskett (2308)
Jon S Speelman and H James Plaskett have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1978 and the most recent in Jan 2012. Speelman leads 7 wins to 2, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Plaskett |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Plaskett with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Plaskett |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Plaskett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-BCFa 1112 (4NCL) |
| May 2009 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | BCF-chT1c 0809 (4NCL) Promotion pool |
| Feb 2003 | H James Plaskett | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense | Gibraltar Masters |
| Dec 2000 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1-0 | English Opening | 76th Hastings 0001 |
| Dec 1998 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Hastings 9899 |
| Nov 1997 | H James Plaskett | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-BCF 9798 (4NCL) |
| Aug 1997 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 84th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1993 | H James Plaskett | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 17th Lloyds Bank Open |
| Jan 1990 | H James Plaskett | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | 77th ch-BCF |
| Jan 1986 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-BCF |
| Jan 1986 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Hastings 8687 |
| Jan 1986 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | London |
| Dec 1984 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Zonal Brighton |
| Jan 1979 | H James Plaskett | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Sicilian | London Aaronson Masters |
| Aug 1978 | Jon S Speelman | H James Plaskett | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | British CF-65 Championship |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and H James Plaskett?
In 15 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 7 wins, H James Plaskett has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Jon S Speelman and H James Plaskett played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 1978 to Jan 2012.
What openings do Jon S Speelman and H James Plaskett play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.