Heikki M.J. Westerinen vs Bjarke Sahl
GM Heikki M.J. Westerinen (2205) · IM Bjarke Sahl (2226)
Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Bjarke Sahl have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 1982 and the most recent in May 2014. Westerinen leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 30 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Sahl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerinen with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Sahl with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Sahl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Westerinen | Draws | Sahl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Copenhagen Challenge |
| Oct 2011 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Bjarke Sahl | 0-1 | Sicilian | Harstad Open |
| Jan 1997 | Bjarke Sahl | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Nordic Grand Prix |
| Jan 1997 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Bjarke Sahl | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Jarleslaget Open |
| Jan 1995 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Troll Masters |
| Jan 1995 | Bjarke Sahl | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Gausdal Masters |
| Jan 1995 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | Skei |
| Jan 1995 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Bjarke Sahl | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Arnold Cup |
| Jan 1994 | Bjarke Sahl | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1-0 | Italian Game | Troll Masters |
| Jul 1982 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Bjarke Sahl | 1-0 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | Esbjerg North Sea Cup 07 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Bjarke Sahl?
In 10 recorded games, Heikki M.J. Westerinen has 2 wins, Bjarke Sahl has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Bjarke Sahl played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 1982 to May 2014.
What openings do Heikki M.J. Westerinen and Bjarke Sahl play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.