Erling Mortensen vs Lars Karlsson
IM Erling Mortensen (2432) · GM Lars Karlsson (2416)
Erling Mortensen and Lars Karlsson have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1980 and the most recent in Jan 1989. Mortensen leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Karlsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortensen with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Karlsson with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Karlsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Karlsson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Lars Karlsson | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1988 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Esbjerg |
| Jan 1987 | Lars Karlsson | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | English Opening | 9th Politiken Cup |
| Jan 1987 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Gausdal zt |
| Jan 1985 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Bronshoj Jubilee |
| Jul 1984 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 08 |
| Oct 1983 | Lars Karlsson | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | English Opening | Copenhagen IM Politiken Cup-05 |
| Jul 1983 | Lars Karlsson | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Multitabs |
| Mar 1983 | Lars Karlsson | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | English Opening | Helsinki Shakkiklubi |
| Jan 1982 | Lars Karlsson | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | English Opening | Zonal Randers Preliminaries B |
| Jul 1981 | Lars Karlsson | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Esbjerg North Sea Cup-06 |
| Jun 1981 | Lars Karlsson | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Copenhagen Open 03 (Politiken Cup 02) |
| Oct 1980 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Silkeborg CC Golden Jubilee |
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What is the head-to-head score between Erling Mortensen and Lars Karlsson?
In 13 recorded games, Erling Mortensen has 2 wins, Lars Karlsson has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Erling Mortensen and Lars Karlsson played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 1980 to Jan 1989.
What openings do Erling Mortensen and Lars Karlsson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.