Jon S Speelman vs Rafael A Vaganian
GM Jon S Speelman (2495) · GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442)
Jon S Speelman and Rafael A Vaganian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1983 and the most recent in Apr 2019. Speelman leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Speelman | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speelman with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Vaganian with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Speelman | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Speelman | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Jon S Speelman | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | WchT Seniors 50 |
| Jan 1999 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Dordrecht FPO |
| Apr 1998 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Bundesliga 1997-98 |
| Jan 1993 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Tilburg |
| Jan 1993 | Jon S Speelman | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Tilburg |
| Jun 1992 | Jon S Speelman | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-30 |
| Mar 1989 | Jon S Speelman | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World Cup |
| Jan 1986 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | London |
| Apr 1985 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Moscow International A |
| May 1984 | Rafael A Vaganian | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | London Phillips&Drew |
| Jan 1983 | Jon S Speelman | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8th chT-EU Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jon S Speelman and Rafael A Vaganian?
In 11 recorded games, Jon S Speelman has 1 wins, Rafael A Vaganian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Jon S Speelman and Rafael A Vaganian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1983 to Apr 2019.
What openings do Jon S Speelman and Rafael A Vaganian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.