Bjarke Sahl vs Leif Erlend Johannessen
IM Bjarke Sahl (2226) · GM Leif Erlend Johannessen (2410)
Bjarke Sahl and Leif Erlend Johannessen have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 1997 and the most recent in Jul 2011. Sahl leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sahl | Draws | Johannessen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahl with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Johannessen with White | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sahl | Draws | Johannessen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sahl | Draws | Johannessen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A84 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D59 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Bjarke Sahl | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| Oct 2006 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Bjarke Sahl | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22nd EU-Cup |
| Sep 2005 | Bjarke Sahl | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21st EU-Cup |
| Jul 2005 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Bjarke Sahl | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2004 | Bjarke Sahl | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-NOR |
| Jul 2003 | Bjarke Sahl | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-NOR |
| Jan 2001 | Bjarke Sahl | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1-0 | English Defense | Troll Masters |
| Jun 2000 | Bjarke Sahl | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-NOR |
| Jan 1999 | Leif Erlend Johannessen | Bjarke Sahl | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Oslo SS Pasketurnering |
| Jan 1999 | Bjarke Sahl | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Oslo |
| Nov 1997 | Bjarke Sahl | Leif Erlend Johannessen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Asker 75th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bjarke Sahl and Leif Erlend Johannessen?
In 11 recorded games, Bjarke Sahl has 1 wins, Leif Erlend Johannessen has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Bjarke Sahl and Leif Erlend Johannessen played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 1997 to Jul 2011.
What openings do Bjarke Sahl and Leif Erlend Johannessen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.