Heikki Salo vs Nuutti Sorsa
FM Heikki Salo (2188) · Nuutti Sorsa (2247)
Heikki Salo and Nuutti Sorsa have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Salo leads 7 wins to 2, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Salo | Draws | Sorsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salo with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sorsa with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Salo | Draws | Sorsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Salo | Draws | Sorsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | N Sorsa | H Salo | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Mar 2024 | Heikki Salo | Nuutti Sorsa | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 2324 |
| Apr 2023 | Nuutti Sorsa | Heikki Salo | 0-1 | Modern Defense | chT-FIN 2223 |
| Sep 2018 | Nuutti Sorsa | Heikki Salo | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-FIN 1819 |
| Nov 2015 | Heikki Salo | Nuutti Sorsa | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-FIN 1516 |
| Jan 2005 | Nuutti Sorsa | Heikki Salo | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | chT-FIN 0405 |
| Nov 2002 | Heikki Salo | Nuutti Sorsa | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-FIN 0203 |
| Oct 2001 | Heikki Salo | Nuutti Sorsa | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-FIN 0102 |
| Jul 2001 | Heikki Salo | Nuutti Sorsa | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-FIN 0001 |
| Jan 1998 | Heikki Salo | Nuutti Sorsa | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-FIN 9798 |
| Jan 1996 | Nuutti Sorsa | Heikki Salo | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-FIN 9697 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Heikki Salo and Nuutti Sorsa?
In 11 recorded games, Heikki Salo has 7 wins, Nuutti Sorsa has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Heikki Salo and Nuutti Sorsa played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Heikki Salo and Nuutti Sorsa play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.