David W L Howell vs Nils Grandelius
GM David W L Howell (2665) · GM Nils Grandelius (2603)
David W L Howell and Nils Grandelius have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2015 and the most recent in Mar 2022. Howell leads 2 wins to 1, with 9 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Howell | Draws | Grandelius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Grandelius with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Howell | Draws | Grandelius |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Howell | Draws | Grandelius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | David W L Howell | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | Nils Grandelius | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | David W L Howell | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | Nils Grandelius | David W L Howell | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | David W L Howell | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | Nils Grandelius | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | David W L Howell | Nils Grandelius | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | Nils Grandelius | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | David W L Howell | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Mar 2022 | Nils Grandelius | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ENG-SWE Challenge m |
| Dec 2015 | David W L Howell | Nils Grandelius | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Qatar Masters Open |
| Apr 2015 | Nils Grandelius | David W L Howell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17th Dubai Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between David W L Howell and Nils Grandelius?
In 12 recorded games, David W L Howell has 2 wins, Nils Grandelius has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have David W L Howell and Nils Grandelius played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2015 to Mar 2022.
What openings do David W L Howell and Nils Grandelius play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.