Nikolay Noritsyn vs Shiyam Thavandiran
IM Nikolay Noritsyn (2458) · IM Shiyam Thavandiran (2405)
Nikolay Noritsyn and Shiyam Thavandiran have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Noritsyn leads 8 wins to 2, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Thavandiran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noritsyn with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Thavandiran with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Thavandiran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Noritsyn | Draws | Thavandiran |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Shiyam Thavandiran | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Hart House Crown |
| Apr 2024 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Shiyam Thavandiran | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Canadian zt |
| Apr 2019 | Shiyam Thavandiran | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Canada zt |
| Jun 2017 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Shiyam Thavandiran | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-CAN |
| Jul 2012 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Shiyam Thavandiran | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-Quebec Open |
| Jul 2011 | Shiyam Thavandiran | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 48th Canadian Open |
| Apr 2008 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Shiyam Thavandiran | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Toronto Spring A 04 |
| Aug 2007 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Shiyam Thavandiran | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-CAN |
| Aug 2006 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Shiyam Thavandiran | 1-0 | English Opening | Canada zt |
| Aug 2004 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Shiyam Thavandiran | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-CAN |
| Feb 2004 | Shiyam Thavandiran | Nikolay Noritsyn | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Toronto Premier |
| Feb 2003 | Shiyam Thavandiran | Nikolay Noritsyn | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Toronto Closed |
| Nov 2002 | Nikolay Noritsyn | Shiyam Thavandiran | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Toronto Fuster Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikolay Noritsyn and Shiyam Thavandiran?
In 13 recorded games, Nikolay Noritsyn has 8 wins, Shiyam Thavandiran has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nikolay Noritsyn and Shiyam Thavandiran played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Nikolay Noritsyn and Shiyam Thavandiran play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.