Aleksei Holmsten vs Olav Sepp
IM Aleksei Holmsten (2271) · IM Olav Sepp (2353)
Aleksei Holmsten and Olav Sepp have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Sep 2011. Holmsten leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Holmsten | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmsten with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Sepp with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Holmsten | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Holmsten | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Aleksei Holmsten | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-FIN 1112 |
| Sep 2007 | Aleksei Holmsten | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-FIN 0708 |
| Oct 2005 | Aleksei Holmsten | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-FIN 0506 |
| Jan 2005 | Aleksei Holmsten | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-FIN 0405 |
| Jan 2004 | Olav Sepp | Aleksei Holmsten | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-FIN 0304 |
| Nov 2002 | Olav Sepp | Aleksei Holmsten | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | chT-FIN 0203 |
| Oct 2001 | Olav Sepp | Aleksei Holmsten | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | chT-FIN 0102 |
| Jan 2000 | Olav Sepp | Aleksei Holmsten | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | chT-FIN 9900 |
| Jan 1998 | Olav Sepp | Aleksei Holmsten | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-FIN 9798 |
| Jan 1997 | Aleksei Holmsten | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tampere Elo Taraus Open |
| Jan 1996 | Olav Sepp | Aleksei Holmsten | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-FIN 9697 |
| Jan 1992 | Olav Sepp | Aleksei Holmsten | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Salo We SalSK Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksei Holmsten and Olav Sepp?
In 12 recorded games, Aleksei Holmsten has 3 wins, Olav Sepp has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Aleksei Holmsten and Olav Sepp played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Sep 2011.
What openings do Aleksei Holmsten and Olav Sepp play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.