Loek Van Wely vs Sergei Tiviakov
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Sergei Tiviakov (2530)
Loek Van Wely and Sergei Tiviakov have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Jul 2018. Wely leads 11 wins to 7, with 15 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Tiviakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Tiviakov with White | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Tiviakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 7 | 13 | 6 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Tiviakov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-NED |
| Jul 2015 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NED |
| Dec 2014 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-NED 1415 |
| Jul 2014 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-NED Playoff |
| Jul 2014 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-NED Playoff |
| Jul 2014 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-NED |
| Jan 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Nov 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Remco Heite |
| Jan 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Corus |
| Jun 2006 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-NED 61 |
| Jan 2006 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Corus |
| Sep 2005 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-NED 60th |
| May 2005 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-NED 0405 playoff |
| Jun 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-NED 59 |
| Jun 2003 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 58th ch-NED |
| Jun 2002 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-NED 57 playoff |
| Jun 2002 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-NED 57 playoff |
| Jun 2002 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-NED 57 playoff |
| Jun 2002 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-NED 57 playoff |
| Jun 2002 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-NED 57 |
| Jun 2001 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-NED56 |
| Jan 2001 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| May 2000 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-NED 55 |
| Jan 1998 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Netherlands |
| Sep 1997 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4th Lee Cup |
| Jan 1997 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-NED |
| Jan 1996 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1995 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Groningen |
| Jan 1994 | Sergei Tiviakov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1994 | Loek Van Wely | Sergei Tiviakov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Groningen |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Sergei Tiviakov?
In 33 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 11 wins, Sergei Tiviakov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Sergei Tiviakov played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Jul 2018.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Sergei Tiviakov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (3 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.