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Erling Mortensen vs Bent Larsen

IM Erling Mortensen (2432) · Bent Larsen (1473)

5
Mortensen wins
6
draws
5
Larsen wins
16
games

Erling Mortensen and Bent Larsen have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Apr 1999. Mortensen leads 5 wins to 5, with 6 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesMortensenDrawsLarsen
Mortensen with White9513
Larsen with White7052

Results by time format

FormatGamesMortensenDrawsLarsen
Classical16565

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesMortensenDrawsLarsen
A25English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1001
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo1001
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo1100
B33Sicilian1001
B38Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon1001
B42Sicilian1010
B43Sicilian1100
B56Sicilian1100

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Apr 1999Erling MortensenBent Larsen1-0Sicilian: Rossolimoch-DEN
Apr 1998Bent LarsenErling Mortensen1/2-1/2Sicilianch-DEN
Mar 1997Erling MortensenBent Larsen1-0Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragonch-DEN
Jan 1994Erling MortensenBent Larsen1/2-1/2Sicilianch-DEN
Jan 1991Bent LarsenErling Mortensen1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variationch-DEN
Jan 1990Erling MortensenBent Larsen0-1Sicilian: RossolimoGraested
Jan 1989Bent LarsenErling Mortensen1/2-1/2Sicilian: ScheveningenAaland Match
Jan 1989Erling MortensenBent Larsen0-1Sicilian: Accelerated DragonAaland Match
Jan 1989Bent LarsenErling Mortensen1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationAaland Match
Jan 1989Erling MortensenBent Larsen1-0SicilianAaland Match
Jan 1989Erling MortensenBent Larsen0-1SicilianEspoo zt
Jan 1989Erling MortensenBent Larsen1-0Caro-KannAaland Match
Jan 1989Bent LarsenErling Mortensen1/2-1/2Sicilian: ScheveningenAaland Match
Jan 1989Erling MortensenBent Larsen1-0Sicilianch-DEN
Jan 1988Bent LarsenErling Mortensen1-0English OpeningEsbjerg
Jan 1985Bent LarsenErling Mortensen1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianBronshoj Jubilee
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Erling Mortensen and Bent Larsen?

In 16 recorded games, Erling Mortensen has 5 wins, Bent Larsen has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.

How many times have Erling Mortensen and Bent Larsen played each other?

Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Apr 1999.

What openings do Erling Mortensen and Bent Larsen play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.