Jon S Speelman vs John T.H. Van der Wiel
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM John T.H. Van der Wiel (2371)
Jon S Speelman and John T.H. Van der Wiel have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1981 and the most recent in Jan 1997. Speelman leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (23% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 26 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Wiel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Wiel with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Wiel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Wiel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Leeuwarden Open |
| Jan 1993 | Jon S Speelman | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Antwerp |
| Nov 1992 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10th EU-chT |
| Jan 1989 | Jon S Speelman | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | OHRA-A |
| Jan 1989 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | OHRA-A |
| Dec 1985 | Jon S Speelman | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Brussels OHRA-04 |
| Jan 1985 | Jon S Speelman | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 0-1 | English Opening | Candidates Reserve |
| Jan 1985 | Jon S Speelman | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Candidates Reserve |
| Jan 1985 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Candidates Reserve |
| Jan 1985 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Candidates Reserve |
| Jan 1983 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1983 | Jon S Speelman | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 8th chT-EU Final |
| Aug 1981 | Jon S Speelman | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 03rd WchT U26 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and John T.H. Van der Wiel?
In 13 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 1 wins, John T.H. Van der Wiel has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Jon S Speelman and John T.H. Van der Wiel played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 1981 to Jan 1997.
What openings do Jon S Speelman and John T.H. Van der Wiel play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.