Erling Mortensen vs Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen
IM Erling Mortensen (2432) · IM Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (2272)
Erling Mortensen and Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 1977 and the most recent in Apr 2003. Mortensen leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Fries-Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortensen with White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Fries-Nielsen with White | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Fries-Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 8 | 11 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Fries-Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Mar 2002 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | ch-DEN |
| Apr 2001 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-DEN |
| Apr 2000 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Apr 1999 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1995 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17th Politiken Cup |
| Jan 1994 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 16th Politiken Cup |
| Jan 1993 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 15th Politiken Cup |
| Jan 1993 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Farum Open |
| Jan 1993 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | French Defense | Aarhus |
| Jan 1991 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Lyngby Open |
| Jan 1989 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1987 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1986 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-DEN |
| Jul 1985 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 2009 |
| Jul 1984 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 08 |
| May 1983 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Aarhus Lux Time Cup |
| Jul 1982 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 07 |
| Jan 1981 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-DEN 72 Mesterskabet |
| Oct 1980 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Silkeborg CC Golden Jubilee |
| Jul 1980 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Esbjerg North Sea Cup-05 |
| Jun 1980 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | Copenhagen Open (Politiken Cup) |
| Jul 1979 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | Sicilian | 4th Esbjerg North Sea Cup A |
| Apr 1979 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Mieses Opening | ch-DEN 70 Mesterskabet |
| Mar 1979 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Gladsaxe International |
| Oct 1978 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Holmsgaard Memorial |
| Mar 1978 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-DEN 69 Mesterskabet |
| Apr 1977 | Erling Mortensen | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-DEN 68 Mesterskabet |
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What is the head-to-head score between Erling Mortensen and Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen?
In 28 recorded games, Erling Mortensen has 8 wins, Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen has 9 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Erling Mortensen and Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Apr 1977 to Apr 2003.
What openings do Erling Mortensen and Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.