Loek Van Wely vs Vladimir Epishin
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Vladimir Epishin (2265)
Loek Van Wely and Vladimir Epishin have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Sep 2017. Wely leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% 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 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Epishin with White | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Epishin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Vladimir Epishin | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 3rd Sanem Rapid Open |
| Jul 2016 | Vladimir Epishin | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Helmond De Legibus Open |
| Sep 2009 | Vladimir Epishin | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Fernando Marcote Memorial Final |
| Sep 2009 | Loek Van Wely | Vladimir Epishin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Fernando Marcote Memorial Final |
| May 2004 | Vladimir Epishin | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Kuppenheim Open g/5 |
| Feb 2000 | Loek Van Wely | Vladimir Epishin | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Dordrecht Blitz |
| Feb 2000 | Vladimir Epishin | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Dordrecht Blitz |
| Jan 1995 | Loek Van Wely | Vladimir Epishin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Ter Apel |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16th Interzonal |
| Jan 1993 | Vladimir Epishin | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Bern Open |
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Epishin | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Hoogovens |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Vladimir Epishin?
In 11 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 4 wins, Vladimir Epishin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Vladimir Epishin played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Sep 2017.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Vladimir Epishin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the Torre Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.