Nigel D Short vs Loek Van Wely
GM Nigel D Short (2594) · GM Loek Van Wely (2640)
Nigel D Short and Loek Van Wely have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in May 2013. Short leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Short | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wely with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Short | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Short | Draws | Wely |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B54 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Nigel D Short | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | 21st Sigeman & Co |
| Aug 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Jan 2010 | Loek Van Wely | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Corus |
| Aug 2009 | Loek Van Wely | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7th Staunton Memorial |
| Aug 2009 | Nigel D Short | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th Staunton Memorial |
| Aug 2008 | Nigel D Short | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Staunton Memorial 6th |
| Jan 2005 | Loek Van Wely | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2000 | Loek Van Wely | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Corus |
| Jan 1997 | Loek Van Wely | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1996 | Loek Van Wely | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Koop Tjuchem |
| Jan 1994 | Nigel D Short | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Garmisch Partenkirchen |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nigel D Short and Loek Van Wely?
In 11 recorded games, Nigel D Short has 4 wins, Loek Van Wely has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Nigel D Short and Loek Van Wely played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1994 to May 2013.
What openings do Nigel D Short and Loek Van Wely play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.