Erling Mortensen vs Bent Larsen
IM Erling Mortensen (2432) · Bent Larsen (1473)
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
| Split | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Larsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortensen with White | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Larsen with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Larsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Larsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-DEN |
| Apr 1998 | Bent Larsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Mar 1997 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1994 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1991 | Bent Larsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1990 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Graested |
| Jan 1989 | Bent Larsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Aaland Match |
| Jan 1989 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Aaland Match |
| Jan 1989 | Bent Larsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Aaland Match |
| Jan 1989 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Aaland Match |
| Jan 1989 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1989 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Aaland Match |
| Jan 1989 | Bent Larsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Aaland Match |
| Jan 1989 | Erling Mortensen | Bent Larsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1988 | Bent Larsen | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | English Opening | Esbjerg |
| Jan 1985 | Bent Larsen | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bronshoj Jubilee |
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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.