Darwin Laylo vs John Paul Gomez
GM Darwin Laylo (2358) · GM John Paul Gomez (2365)
Darwin Laylo and John Paul Gomez have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2006 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Laylo leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (26% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Laylo | Draws | Gomez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laylo with White | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Gomez with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Laylo | Draws | Gomez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 2 | 13 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Laylo | Draws | Gomez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | John Paul Gomez | D Laylo | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Nusantara GM |
| Dec 2023 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-PHI |
| Feb 2023 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-ASEAN |
| Feb 2023 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-PHI |
| Nov 2019 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-PHI |
| Sep 2017 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-PHI |
| Jun 2016 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-PHI |
| Oct 2015 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-PHI |
| Mar 2015 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 |
| Jun 2014 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-PHI |
| Apr 2014 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bangkok blitz |
| Jan 2013 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Asia zt 3.3 |
| Jul 2012 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-PHI |
| Jul 2011 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-PHI |
| Aug 2010 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Manila Pichay Cup |
| May 2010 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-PHI |
| Mar 2009 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Dapitan |
| Jul 2008 | Darwin Laylo | John Paul Gomez | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-PHI |
| Aug 2006 | John Paul Gomez | Darwin Laylo | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3rd Kuala Lumpur Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Darwin Laylo and John Paul Gomez?
In 19 recorded games, Darwin Laylo has 2 wins, John Paul Gomez has 3 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Darwin Laylo and John Paul Gomez played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Aug 2006 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Darwin Laylo and John Paul Gomez play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.