Loek Van Wely vs Daniel Fridman
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Daniel Fridman (2564)
Loek Van Wely and Daniel Fridman have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2004 and the most recent in Dec 2021. Wely leads 4 wins to 3, with 9 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Fridman with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Fridman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Daniel Fridman | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 27th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Dec 2021 | Daniel Fridman | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Daniel Fridman | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Rapid |
| Jul 2016 | Loek Van Wely | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Helmond De Legibus Open |
| May 2015 | Loek Van Wely | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Rabat Blitz Marathon 6th |
| Nov 2014 | Loek Van Wely | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Remco Heite 5th |
| Jun 2014 | Daniel Fridman | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Rabat Blitz Marathon 5th |
| Mar 2014 | Loek Van Wely | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Latvian Railway Open |
| Nov 2012 | Loek Van Wely | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Remco Heite Playoff |
| Nov 2012 | Loek Van Wely | Daniel Fridman | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Remco Heite |
| Oct 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Daniel Fridman | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Oct 2007 | Daniel Fridman | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Feb 2006 | Daniel Fridman | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | English Opening | Bundesliga 2005-06 |
| Aug 2005 | Daniel Fridman | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Liepajas Rokade |
| Dec 2004 | Daniel Fridman | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bundesliga 2004-05 |
| Jul 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Daniel Fridman | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Liepajas Rokade |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Daniel Fridman?
In 16 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 4 wins, Daniel Fridman has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Daniel Fridman played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jul 2004 to Dec 2021.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Daniel Fridman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.