Loek Van Wely vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Loek Van Wely and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2004 and the most recent in Jan 2016. Wely leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Budapest Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 78th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2015 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Rabat Blitz Marathon 6th |
| Jun 2014 | Loek Van Wely | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | 8th Wch Blitz |
| Oct 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14th Corsica Masters Rapid |
| Oct 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 14th Corsica Masters Rapid |
| Oct 2010 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 14th Corsica Masters Rapid |
| Oct 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 14th Corsica Masters Rapid |
| Jul 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Dortmund SuperGM 36th |
| Mar 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Budapest Defense | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | Corus |
| Oct 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Hoogeveen Essent Crown 11th |
| Oct 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Hoogeveen Essent Crown 11th |
| Jan 2006 | Loek Van Wely | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Corus |
| Aug 2004 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-ESP |
| Aug 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Budapest Defense | chT-ESP |
| Feb 2004 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 17 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 3 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Feb 2004 to Jan 2016.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Budapest Defense (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.