Loek Van Wely vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
Loek Van Wely and Teimour Radjabov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Sep 2016. Wely leads 5 wins to 4, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Radjabov with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Teimour Radjabov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-ESP Div Honor |
| Jan 2015 | Teimour Radjabov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2009 | Loek Van Wely | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Corus |
| Nov 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Olympiad-38 |
| Jan 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Jul 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Biel GM |
| Mar 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2007 | Teimour Radjabov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 16th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2007 | Loek Van Wely | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Corus |
| Dec 2005 | Teimour Radjabov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Teimour Radjabov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Loek Van Wely | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Loek Van Wely | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Aug 2005 | Teimour Radjabov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th EU-chT |
| Jan 2003 | Loek Van Wely | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Corus |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Teimour Radjabov?
In 16 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 5 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Sep 2016.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.