Olavur Simonsen vs Martin Poulsen
Olavur Simonsen (2220) · FM Martin Poulsen (2158)
Olavur Simonsen and Martin Poulsen have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2000 and the most recent in Apr 2016. Simonsen leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Simonsen | Draws | Poulsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simonsen with White | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Poulsen with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Simonsen | Draws | Poulsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 2 | 10 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Simonsen | Draws | Poulsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | chT-FAI 1516 |
| Nov 2015 | Martin Poulsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-FAI 1516 |
| Mar 2015 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-FAI |
| Jan 2015 | Martin Poulsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | chT-FAI 1415 |
| Nov 2014 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 0-1 | French Defense | chT-FAI 1415 |
| Apr 2014 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | ch-FAI |
| Nov 2013 | Martin Poulsen | Alavur Simonsen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-FAI 1314 |
| Mar 2013 | Martin Poulsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Torshavn Landsliosbolkur |
| Mar 2013 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | chT-FAI 1213 |
| Nov 2012 | Martin Poulsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1/2-1/2 | Dunst Opening | chT-FAI 1213 |
| Apr 2007 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-FAI |
| Mar 2005 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-FAI |
| Sep 2004 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3rd Klaksvik IM |
| Aug 2004 | Martin Poulsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3rd Klaksvik IM |
| Oct 2003 | Martin Poulsen | Olavur Simonsen | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2nd Klaksvik |
| Apr 2003 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Atlantic Airways Cup A |
| Oct 2000 | Olavur Simonsen | Martin Poulsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd Torshavn Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olavur Simonsen and Martin Poulsen?
In 17 recorded games, Olavur Simonsen has 2 wins, Martin Poulsen has 5 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Olavur Simonsen and Martin Poulsen played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Oct 2000 to Apr 2016.
What openings do Olavur Simonsen and Martin Poulsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.