Benjamin Arvola Notkevich vs Mads Vestby-Ellingsen
GM Benjamin Arvola Notkevich (2447) · IM Mads Vestby-Ellingsen (2390)
Benjamin Arvola Notkevich and Mads Vestby-Ellingsen have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Notkevich leads 7 wins to 2, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Notkevich | Draws | Vestby-Ellingsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notkevich with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Vestby-Ellingsen with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Notkevich | Draws | Vestby-Ellingsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Notkevich | Draws | Vestby-Ellingsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | B Arvola | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-NOR 2026 |
| Oct 2020 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Fagernes Open |
| Aug 2019 | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Hell Open |
| Jun 2019 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-Nordic |
| Jun 2019 | Gunnar Lund | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR North Master |
| May 2019 | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR North Master |
| May 2018 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | NNM i Tromso 2018 | Mester |
| Jun 2017 | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 10th Oslo Sveins Open |
| Jun 2017 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | Tromsoe NNM Master |
| May 2016 | Mads Vestby-Ellingsen | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-Nord-Norsk |
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What is the head-to-head score between Benjamin Arvola Notkevich and Mads Vestby-Ellingsen?
In 10 recorded games, Benjamin Arvola Notkevich has 7 wins, Mads Vestby-Ellingsen has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Benjamin Arvola Notkevich and Mads Vestby-Ellingsen played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2016 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Benjamin Arvola Notkevich and Mads Vestby-Ellingsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (1 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.