Stephen J Solomon vs Gary W Lane
IM Stephen J Solomon (2171) · IM Gary W Lane (2198)
Stephen J Solomon and Gary W Lane have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 1999 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Solomon leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Solomon | Draws | Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lane with White | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Solomon | Draws | Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Solomon | Draws | Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-AUS |
| Jan 2023 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Oceania zt 3.6 |
| Apr 2019 | Stephen J Solomon | Gary W Lane | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Sydney Open |
| Apr 2017 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 55th Doeberl Cup |
| Jul 2016 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | George Trundle Masters |
| Jul 2015 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Oceania zt |
| Jan 2008 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-AUS |
| Mar 2005 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 43rd Doeberl Cup |
| Feb 2005 | Stephen J Solomon | Gary W Lane | 0-1 | Sicilian | Oceania zt |
| Jan 2004 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-AUS |
| Jul 1999 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Australian Masters |
| Jun 1999 | Gary W Lane | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Sicilian | Gold Coast Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Stephen J Solomon and Gary W Lane?
In 12 recorded games, Stephen J Solomon has 2 wins, Gary W Lane has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Stephen J Solomon and Gary W Lane played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 1999 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Stephen J Solomon and Gary W Lane play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.