Mikhail Gurevich vs Jon S Speelman
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Jon S Speelman (2495)
Mikhail Gurevich and Jon S Speelman have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jan 2008. Gurevich leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Speelman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Speelman with White | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Speelman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Speelman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Jon S Speelman | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Gibraltar Masters |
| Sep 2007 | Jon S Speelman | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 16th Monarch Assurance |
| Jan 2006 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Gibraltar Masters |
| May 1996 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jon S Speelman | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-NED playoff |
| Apr 1994 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-FRA 1 |
| Jan 1993 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jon S Speelman | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Antwerp |
| Jan 1992 | Jon S Speelman | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1991 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Linares 09 |
| Jan 1990 | Jon S Speelman | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | GMA-qual f |
| Jan 1988 | Mikhail Gurevich | Jon S Speelman | 1/2-1/2 | Mikenas Defense | Madrid Rapid |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Jon S Speelman?
In 10 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 2 wins, Jon S Speelman has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Jon S Speelman played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jan 2008.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Jon S Speelman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Rat Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.