Lars Karlsson vs Stellan Brynell
GM Lars Karlsson (2416) · GM Stellan Brynell (2343)
Lars Karlsson and Stellan Brynell have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1986 and the most recent in May 2016. Karlsson leads 1 wins to 1, with 13 draws (13% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Horwitz Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 26 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Brynell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsson with White | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brynell with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Brynell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Brynell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A94 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Lars Karlsson | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Deltalift Open |
| Apr 2013 | Stellan Brynell | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
| Oct 2011 | Lars Karlsson | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | chT-SWE 1112 |
| Jul 2008 | Stellan Brynell | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2007 | Stellan Brynell | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2006 | Lars Karlsson | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-SWE |
| Oct 2005 | Stellan Brynell | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Gausdal Byggern Masters |
| Jul 2003 | Stellan Brynell | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2001 | Lars Karlsson | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1995 | Stellan Brynell | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Hillerod Politiken |
| Jan 1994 | Lars Karlsson | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Gothenburg Open 30' |
| Jan 1993 | Lars Karlsson | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1993 | Stellan Brynell | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-SWE 9394 |
| Jan 1988 | Lars Karlsson | Stellan Brynell | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Jonkoping Open |
| Jan 1986 | Stellan Brynell | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Owen Defense | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Lars Karlsson and Stellan Brynell?
In 15 recorded games, Lars Karlsson has 1 wins, Stellan Brynell has 1 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Lars Karlsson and Stellan Brynell played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1986 to May 2016.
What openings do Lars Karlsson and Stellan Brynell play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Horwitz Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.