Loek Van Wely vs Gata Kamsky
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Gata Kamsky (2595)
Loek Van Wely and Gata Kamsky have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Aug 2019. Wely leads 2 wins to 2, with 7 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Scheveningen (1 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Kamsky with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Kamsky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Loek Van Wely | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open |
| Dec 2013 | Loek Van Wely | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9th WchT |
| Jan 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2011 | Loek Van Wely | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 39th World Open |
| Feb 2010 | Gata Kamsky | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Jan 2009 | Loek Van Wely | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Apr 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-RUS |
| Oct 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Jan 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Corus |
| Aug 1996 | Loek Van Wely | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Donner Memorial |
| Jan 1995 | Loek Van Wely | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Groningen |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Gata Kamsky?
In 11 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 2 wins, Gata Kamsky has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Gata Kamsky played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Aug 2019.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Gata Kamsky play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Scheveningen (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.