Nigel D Short vs Jaan Ehlvest
GM Nigel D Short (2594) · GM Jaan Ehlvest (2534)
Nigel D Short and Jaan Ehlvest have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 1981 and the most recent in Oct 2002. Short leads 5 wins to 1, with 12 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Short | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Ehlvest with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Short | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Short | Draws | Ehlvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup-D |
| Apr 2000 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19th Reykjavik Open |
| Mar 1999 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | 4th United Insurance |
| Nov 1998 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 7th Monarch Assurance |
| Jun 1998 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Keres Memorial |
| Feb 1996 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Parnu A |
| Feb 1996 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Parnu A |
| Oct 1995 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Horgen |
| May 1995 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Novgorod |
| Jan 1995 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Catalan | Riga Tal Memorial |
| Jan 1994 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1994 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jun 1992 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-30 |
| Nov 1989 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Belgrade Investbank |
| Aug 1989 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Cup |
| Jun 1988 | Jaan Ehlvest | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | World Cup |
| Aug 1981 | Nigel D Short | Jaan Ehlvest | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | World U20-ch20 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nigel D Short and Jaan Ehlvest?
In 18 recorded games, Nigel D Short has 5 wins, Jaan Ehlvest has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Nigel D Short and Jaan Ehlvest played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Aug 1981 to Oct 2002.
What openings do Nigel D Short and Jaan Ehlvest play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.