Lars Karlsson vs Axel Ornstein
GM Lars Karlsson (2416) · IM Axel Ornstein (2040)
Lars Karlsson and Axel Ornstein have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1977 and the most recent in Nov 2016. Karlsson leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Ornstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsson with White | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Ornstein with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Ornstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Ornstein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Axel Ornstein | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Stockholm Scandic Ariadne |
| Sep 2014 | Axel Ornstein | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Vasteras Open |
| Jan 2004 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | chT-SWE 0304 |
| Feb 2003 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | chT-SWE 0203 |
| Oct 1998 | Axel Ornstein | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | chT-SWE 9899 |
| Jan 1998 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-SWE 9798 |
| Jan 1993 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1992 | Axel Ornstein | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1986 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1985 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1982 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Eksjo-10 grupp A |
| Jan 1981 | Axel Ornstein | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | English Opening | Eksjo-09 |
| Aug 1980 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Eksjo-08 grupp A |
| Nov 1979 | Axel Ornstein | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Malmo Schacknytt |
| Aug 1979 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Eksjo-07 |
| Jan 1978 | Axel Ornstein | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1977 | Lars Karlsson | Axel Ornstein | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Lars Karlsson and Axel Ornstein?
In 17 recorded games, Lars Karlsson has 3 wins, Axel Ornstein has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Lars Karlsson and Axel Ornstein played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1977 to Nov 2016.
What openings do Lars Karlsson and Axel Ornstein play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.