Lars Karlsson vs Tom Wedberg
GM Lars Karlsson (2416) · GM Tom Wedberg (2350)
Lars Karlsson and Tom Wedberg have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1974 and the most recent in Jan 2010. Karlsson leads 7 wins to 6, with 13 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Hungarian Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Wedberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsson with White | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Wedberg with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Wedberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 7 | 13 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karlsson | Draws | Wedberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | chT-SWE 0910 |
| Nov 2006 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | Sicilian | chT-SWE 0607 |
| Jul 2003 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2001 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-SWE |
| Aug 2000 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Scandic Hotels CC |
| Jan 1994 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Osterskan Open |
| Jan 1993 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | chT-SWE 9394 |
| Jan 1992 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Stockholm Open |
| Jan 1990 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Stockholm |
| Jan 1989 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1988 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Haninge |
| Jan 1987 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Malmo |
| Oct 1983 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Copenhagen IM Politiken Cup-05 |
| Mar 1983 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Helsinki Shakkiklubi |
| Jan 1982 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Eksjo-10 grupp A |
| Jan 1981 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Eksjo-09 |
| Aug 1980 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Eksjo-08 grupp A |
| Dec 1979 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Malmo Schacknytt |
| Aug 1979 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Eksjo-07 |
| Jan 1979 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Rilton Cup-08 1978/79 |
| Jan 1979 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1978 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1978 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Rilton Cup-07 1977/78 |
| Jan 1977 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1976 | Lars Karlsson | Tom Wedberg | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1974 | Tom Wedberg | Lars Karlsson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-SWE |
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What is the head-to-head score between Lars Karlsson and Tom Wedberg?
In 26 recorded games, Lars Karlsson has 7 wins, Tom Wedberg has 6 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Lars Karlsson and Tom Wedberg played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Jan 1974 to Jan 2010.
What openings do Lars Karlsson and Tom Wedberg play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Hungarian Opening (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Dragon (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.