Thai Dai Van Nguyen vs Nigel D Short
GM Thai Dai Van Nguyen (2633) · GM Nigel D Short (2594)
Thai Dai Van Nguyen and Nigel D Short have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2020. Nguyen leads 2 wins to 1, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Short |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nguyen with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Short with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Short |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nguyen | Draws | Short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Nigel D Short | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Nigel D Short | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Nigel D Short | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Nigel D Short | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Nigel D Short | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Prague m |
| Oct 2020 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Prague m |
| Jan 2019 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 17th Gibraltar Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Thai Dai Van Nguyen and Nigel D Short?
In 11 recorded games, Thai Dai Van Nguyen has 2 wins, Nigel D Short has 1 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Thai Dai Van Nguyen and Nigel D Short played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2019 to Oct 2020.
What openings do Thai Dai Van Nguyen and Nigel D Short play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.