Loek Van Wely vs Robert Kempinski
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Robert Kempinski (2516)
Loek Van Wely and Robert Kempinski have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 1997 and the most recent in Nov 2018. Wely leads 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Kempinski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Kempinski with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Kempinski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Kempinski |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D44 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Loek Van Wely | Robert Kempinski | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Bundesliga 2018-19 |
| Dec 2017 | Loek Van Wely | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2017-18 |
| Mar 2006 | Robert Kempinski | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2005-06 |
| Aug 2005 | Robert Kempinski | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th EU-chT |
| Mar 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Robert Kempinski | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Bundesliga 2003-04 |
| May 2003 | Robert Kempinski | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4th ch-EU |
| Feb 2003 | Robert Kempinski | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Mar 2001 | Loek Van Wely | Robert Kempinski | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Aug 1999 | Loek Van Wely | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36th Rubinstein Memorial |
| May 1997 | Loek Van Wely | Robert Kempinski | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11th chT-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Robert Kempinski?
In 10 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 3 wins, Robert Kempinski has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Robert Kempinski played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 1997 to Nov 2018.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Robert Kempinski play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.