Mikhail Gurevich vs Friso Nijboer
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Friso Nijboer (2441)
Mikhail Gurevich and Friso Nijboer have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Apr 2006. Gurevich leads 6 wins to 6, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (5 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Nijboer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Nijboer with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Nijboer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Nijboer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 | Mikhail Gurevich | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | ch-EU 7th qual |
| Aug 2002 | Friso Nijboer | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 6th Vlissingen HZ Open |
| Jul 2002 | Friso Nijboer | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Lost Boys Open |
| May 2001 | Friso Nijboer | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 3rd Julian Borowski A |
| Jan 2001 | Mikhail Gurevich | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Corus B |
| Aug 2000 | Friso Nijboer | Mikhail Gurevich | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Lost Boys Open |
| May 1999 | Mikhail Gurevich | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-NED playoff |
| Nov 1998 | Friso Nijboer | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Escaldes zt |
| Aug 1997 | Mikhail Gurevich | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | English Opening | Lost Boys Open |
| May 1996 | Mikhail Gurevich | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-NED playoff |
| Jan 1996 | Friso Nijboer | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 12th Cappelle Open |
| Jan 1995 | Mikhail Gurevich | Friso Nijboer | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Linares zt |
| Jan 1992 | Mikhail Gurevich | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Netherlands |
| Jan 1992 | Friso Nijboer | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Groningen |
| Jan 1990 | Friso Nijboer | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Hoogovens |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Friso Nijboer?
In 15 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 6 wins, Friso Nijboer has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Friso Nijboer played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Apr 2006.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Friso Nijboer play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (5 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.