Erling Mortensen vs Bjarke Sahl
IM Erling Mortensen (2432) · IM Bjarke Sahl (2226)
Erling Mortensen and Bjarke Sahl have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1976 and the most recent in Feb 2002. Mortensen leads 7 wins to 3, with 11 draws (48% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Sahl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortensen with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Sahl with White | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Sahl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Sahl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 75th Copenhagen CU |
| Apr 1998 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Mar 1997 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1996 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-DEN 9596 |
| Jan 1995 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1994 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1994 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Vejle |
| Jan 1994 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Valby |
| Jan 1990 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | chT-DEN 9091 |
| Jan 1989 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | chT-DEN 8990 |
| Jan 1987 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-DEN |
| Jul 1983 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Multitabs |
| Jul 1982 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 07 |
| Jan 1981 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-DEN 72 Mesterskabet |
| Jan 1981 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-DEN 72 Playoff Mortensen-Sahl |
| Jan 1981 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-DEN 72 Playoff Mortensen-Sahl |
| Jan 1981 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-DEN 72 Playoff Mortensen-Sahl |
| Jan 1981 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-DEN 72 Playoff Mortensen-Sahl |
| Oct 1980 | Bjarke Sahl | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | English Opening | Silkeborg CC Golden Jubilee |
| Apr 1980 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-DEN 71 Mesterskabet |
| Apr 1976 | Erling Mortensen | Bjarke Sahl | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-DEN 67 Mesterskabet |
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What is the head-to-head score between Erling Mortensen and Bjarke Sahl?
In 21 recorded games, Erling Mortensen has 7 wins, Bjarke Sahl has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Erling Mortensen and Bjarke Sahl played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Apr 1976 to Feb 2002.
What openings do Erling Mortensen and Bjarke Sahl play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.