Stephen J Solomon vs Guy West
IM Stephen J Solomon (2171) · IM Guy West (2267)
Stephen J Solomon and Guy West have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jul 2010. Solomon leads 8 wins to 7, with 7 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Solomon | Draws | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| West with White | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Solomon | Draws | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Solomon | Draws | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 0-1 | Scotch Game | George Trundle IM |
| Jan 2009 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 1-0 | French Defense | Queenstown Open |
| Dec 2008 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Australian Masters |
| Mar 2008 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 46th Doeberl Cup |
| Mar 2007 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | 41st Begonia Open |
| Jan 2006 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Sicilian | Queenstown Open |
| Apr 2004 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Victoria Masters |
| Jul 2002 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Australian Masters |
| Jul 2000 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Australian Masters |
| Jan 1999 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Saintly Cup |
| May 1998 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Australian Masters |
| Jan 1997 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Australian Masters |
| Jan 1995 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | AUS Telechess |
| Jan 1991 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | ch-AUS |
| Jan 1991 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Australian Masters |
| Jan 1991 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Sydney Mercantile |
| Jan 1991 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Sydney Cepacol |
| Jan 1990 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Australian Masters |
| Jan 1990 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-AUS |
| Jan 1989 | Guy West | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Sydney |
| Jan 1989 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Australian Masters |
| Jan 1988 | Stephen J Solomon | Guy West | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-AUS |
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What is the head-to-head score between Stephen J Solomon and Guy West?
In 22 recorded games, Stephen J Solomon has 8 wins, Guy West has 7 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Stephen J Solomon and Guy West played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jul 2010.
What openings do Stephen J Solomon and Guy West play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.