Yehuda Gruenfeld vs Nathan Birnboim
GM Yehuda Gruenfeld (2379) · IM Nathan Birnboim (2301)
Yehuda Gruenfeld and Nathan Birnboim have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1976 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Gruenfeld leads 6 wins to 4, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gruenfeld | Draws | Birnboim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gruenfeld with White | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Birnboim with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gruenfeld | Draws | Birnboim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gruenfeld | Draws | Birnboim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-ISR |
| Apr 2013 | Nathan Birnboim | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1993 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1-0 | Ware Opening | Rishon Le Ziyyon |
| Jan 1992 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1992 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Rishon Le Ziyyon |
| Jan 1988 | Nathan Birnboim | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Tel Aviv |
| Jan 1987 | Nathan Birnboim | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Munich zt |
| Jan 1986 | Nathan Birnboim | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1986 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Jerusalem |
| Jan 1984 | Nathan Birnboim | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-ISR |
| May 1982 | Nathan Birnboim | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1982 | Nathan Birnboim | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Zonal Randers Preliminaries A |
| Sep 1980 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Ramat Hasharon |
| Apr 1978 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | Nathan Birnboim | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-ISR |
| Jan 1976 | Nathan Birnboim | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-ISR |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Yehuda Gruenfeld and Nathan Birnboim?
In 15 recorded games, Yehuda Gruenfeld has 6 wins, Nathan Birnboim has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Yehuda Gruenfeld and Nathan Birnboim played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1976 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Yehuda Gruenfeld and Nathan Birnboim play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.