Lars Karlsson vs Ralf Akesson
GM Lars Karlsson (2416) · GM Ralf Akesson (2317)
Lars Karlsson and Ralf Akesson have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1978 and the most recent in Jan 2009. Karlsson leads 2 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 34 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsson with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Akesson with White | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Lars Karlsson | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-SWE 0809 |
| Jul 2008 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2007 | Lars Karlsson | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-SWE |
| Jan 2006 | Lars Karlsson | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | London System | chT-SWE 0506 |
| Jul 2001 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2000 | Lars Karlsson | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Scandic Hotels CC |
| Jun 1999 | Lars Karlsson | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 07th Sigeman & Co |
| Jan 1997 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Stockholm |
| Jan 1991 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Taby Open |
| Jan 1990 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 20th Rilton Cup |
| Jan 1986 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1986 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15th Rilton Cup 1985/86 |
| Jan 1985 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-SWE |
| Dec 1978 | Ralf Akesson | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | English Opening | Rilton Cup-08 1978/79 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Lars Karlsson and Ralf Akesson?
In 14 recorded games, Lars Karlsson has 2 wins, Ralf Akesson has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Lars Karlsson and Ralf Akesson played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 1978 to Jan 2009.
What openings do Lars Karlsson and Ralf Akesson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.