John Nunn is an English Grandmaster, three-time world chess problem solving champion, accomplished author, and mathematician. Once ranked among the world's top ten players, he has been one of England's strongest competitors. His opening repertoire has featured sharp systems including the King's Indian Sämisch and the Sicilian Scheveningen.

Associated Openings

As White

B89Scheveningen Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... 7.Be322 games

B81Scheveningen Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... 6.g420 games

As Black

E81King's Indian Defence, Sämisch Variation: 0-056 games

E80King's Indian Defence, Sämisch Variation56 games

E84King's Indian Defence, Sämisch Variation: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Rb822 games

E83King's Indian Defence, Sämisch Variation: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... Nc621 games

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GM John Nunn

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