Loek Van Wely vs Alexander Morozevich
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Alexander Morozevich (2654)
Loek Van Wely and Alexander Morozevich have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Jun 2014. Wely leads 5 wins to 16 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| Morozevich with White | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Jan 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Corus |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Albin Countergambit | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Oct 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2005 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2005 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Corus |
| Mar 2004 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Albin Countergambit | 13th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2003 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2003 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 12th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2002 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2002 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2002 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | French Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2001 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Oct 1999 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 15th EU-Cup final |
| Jan 1999 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Pamplona 9899 9th |
| Oct 1998 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-33 |
| Aug 1996 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Donner Memorial |
| Jan 1995 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit | Donner Memorial |
| Jan 1993 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Tilburg |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Morozevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Tilburg |
| Jan 1992 | Loek Van Wely | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Hyeres Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Alexander Morozevich?
In 29 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 5 wins, Alexander Morozevich has 16 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Alexander Morozevich played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Jun 2014.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Alexander Morozevich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.