Joseph G. Gallagher vs Oliver Kurmann
GM Joseph G. Gallagher (2388) · IM Oliver Kurmann (2354)
Joseph G. Gallagher and Oliver Kurmann have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Gallagher leads 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gallagher | Draws | Kurmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallagher with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Kurmann with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gallagher | Draws | Kurmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gallagher | Draws | Kurmann |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Oliver Kurmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 124th ch-SUI 2024 |
| Jul 2023 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Oliver Kurmann | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-SUI 122nd |
| May 2022 | Oliver Kurmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-SUI |
| Jul 2019 | Oliver Kurmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SUI 119th |
| Jul 2018 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Oliver Kurmann | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 118th ch-SUI |
| Jul 2016 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Oliver Kurmann | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-SUI 116th |
| Jul 2012 | Oliver Kurmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SUI 112th |
| Jun 2012 | Joseph G. Gallagher | Oliver Kurmann | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | chT-SUI |
| Jul 2010 | Oliver Kurmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SUI |
| Jan 2003 | Oliver Kurmann | Joseph G. Gallagher | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Neuchatel Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Joseph G. Gallagher and Oliver Kurmann?
In 10 recorded games, Joseph G. Gallagher has 3 wins, Oliver Kurmann has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Joseph G. Gallagher and Oliver Kurmann played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Joseph G. Gallagher and Oliver Kurmann play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.