Nigel D Short vs Rafael A Vaganian
GM Nigel D Short (2594) · GM Rafael A Vaganian (2442)
Nigel D Short and Rafael A Vaganian have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1982 and the most recent in Apr 2017. Short leads 7 wins to 3, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Short | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short with White | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Vaganian with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Short | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Short | Draws | Vaganian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Rafael A Vaganian | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | WchT Seniors 50 |
| May 2008 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French Defense | 2nd Bazna Kings |
| Oct 1998 | Rafael A Vaganian | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-33 |
| Oct 1995 | Rafael A Vaganian | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Horgen |
| Jun 1995 | Rafael A Vaganian | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Novgorod |
| Jan 1995 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Riga Tal Memorial |
| Nov 1992 | Rafael A Vaganian | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 10th EU-chT |
| Aug 1989 | Rafael A Vaganian | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Indian Defense | World Cup |
| Mar 1989 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | World Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | World Cup |
| Jan 1986 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | London |
| Nov 1985 | Rafael A Vaganian | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | World Team Championship 2001 |
| Oct 1985 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Candidates Tournament Montpellier |
| Sep 1985 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Naestved Nimzowitsch Memorial |
| Jul 1985 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Interzonal-13c |
| Feb 1984 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Lvov |
| Dec 1982 | Nigel D Short | Rafael A Vaganian | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Christmas Congress 1982/83-58 Premier |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nigel D Short and Rafael A Vaganian?
In 17 recorded games, Nigel D Short has 7 wins, Rafael A Vaganian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Nigel D Short and Rafael A Vaganian played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Dec 1982 to Apr 2017.
What openings do Nigel D Short and Rafael A Vaganian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Winawer Variation (3 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.