Erling Mortensen vs Lars Schandorff
IM Erling Mortensen (2432) · GM Lars Schandorff (2446)
Erling Mortensen and Lars Schandorff have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in Apr 2003. Mortensen leads 7 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Schandorff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortensen with White | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Schandorff with White | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Schandorff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 30 | 7 | 14 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mortensen | Draws | Schandorff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | ch-DEN |
| Jul 2002 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24th Politiken Cup |
| Mar 2002 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-DEN |
| Feb 2002 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 75th Copenhagen CU |
| Jan 2002 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-DEN 0102 |
| Apr 2001 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-DEN |
| Feb 2001 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | chT-DEN 0001 |
| Apr 2000 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-DEN |
| Mar 1999 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Jun 1998 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Copenhagen Open |
| Apr 1998 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1998 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Roskilde Open |
| Mar 1997 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1996 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | Albin Countergambit | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1996 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-DEN 9596 |
| Jan 1996 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18th Politiken Cup |
| Jan 1995 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1995 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-DEN 9495 |
| Jan 1995 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Copenhagen K41 |
| Jan 1994 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1994 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Valby |
| Jan 1993 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1992 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1991 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1991 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Kerteminde |
| Jan 1989 | Erling Mortensen | Lars Schandorff | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Vejstrup |
| Jan 1989 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1987 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-DEN |
| Jan 1986 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Aarhus A |
| Jan 1986 | Lars Schandorff | Erling Mortensen | 1-0 | Rat Defense | ch-DEN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Erling Mortensen and Lars Schandorff?
In 30 recorded games, Erling Mortensen has 7 wins, Lars Schandorff has 9 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Erling Mortensen and Lars Schandorff played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Jan 1986 to Apr 2003.
What openings do Erling Mortensen and Lars Schandorff play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.