Mikhail Gurevich vs Loek Van Wely
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Loek Van Wely (2640)
Mikhail Gurevich and Loek Van Wely have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Oct 2011. Gurevich leads 2 wins to 2, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Wely with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Loek Van Wely | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-ISL 1112 |
| May 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| Feb 2003 | Mikhail Gurevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-FRA Gp-A |
| Jan 2002 | Loek Van Wely | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2001 | Mikhail Gurevich | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | English Opening | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Aug 1999 | Mikhail Gurevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 36th Rubinstein Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Mikhail Gurevich | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Antwerp Open |
| Jan 1996 | Loek Van Wely | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | BL2-West 9596 |
| Jan 1994 | Loek Van Wely | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | PCA Open |
| Jan 1993 | Loek Van Wely | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Groningen PCA |
| Jan 1993 | Mikhail Gurevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Hoogovens Open |
| Jan 1992 | Mikhail Gurevich | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Taastrup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Loek Van Wely?
In 12 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 2 wins, Loek Van Wely has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Loek Van Wely played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Oct 2011.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Loek Van Wely play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Semi-Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.