Lars Karlsson vs Jonny Hector
GM Lars Karlsson (2416) · GM Jonny Hector (2415)
Lars Karlsson and Jonny Hector have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1985 and the most recent in Jul 2008. Karlsson leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Hector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsson with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Hector with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Hector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Hector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2006 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 28th Politiken Cup |
| Jul 2006 | Jonny Hector | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2003 | Jonny Hector | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2001 | Jonny Hector | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jun 1999 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 07th Sigeman & Co |
| Mar 1999 | Jonny Hector | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Kraft Chess Cup |
| Mar 1999 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Kraft Chess Cup |
| Jan 1994 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Osterskan Open |
| Jan 1994 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Oslo Open |
| Jan 1992 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Nordic zt |
| Jan 1990 | Jonny Hector | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | French Defense | Haninge |
| Jan 1987 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Gausdal zt |
| Jan 1986 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1985 | Lars Karlsson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Lars Karlsson and Jonny Hector?
In 15 recorded games, Lars Karlsson has 3 wins, Jonny Hector has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Lars Karlsson and Jonny Hector played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1985 to Jul 2008.
What openings do Lars Karlsson and Jonny Hector play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games), followed by the Hungarian Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.