Janne Mertanen vs Mika Karttunen
FM Janne Mertanen (2293) · IM Mika Karttunen (2497)
Janne Mertanen and Mika Karttunen have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Mar 2018. Mertanen leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mertanen | Draws | Karttunen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mertanen with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Karttunen with White | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mertanen | Draws | Karttunen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mertanen | Draws | Karttunen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A79 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Mika Karttunen | Janne Mertanen | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Tampere We TammerSh A |
| Jun 2010 | Janne Mertanen | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Modern Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2009 | Mika Karttunen | Janne Mertanen | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2007 | Janne Mertanen | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jan 2007 | Mika Karttunen | Janne Mertanen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tampere We Taraus |
| Jul 2000 | Mika Karttunen | Janne Mertanen | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 10th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jan 1999 | Mika Karttunen | Janne Mertanen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tampere Open 2 |
| Jan 1999 | Janne Mertanen | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Kuopio Open |
| Jan 1998 | Mika Karttunen | Janne Mertanen | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Kajaani We KaSY Open |
| Jan 1998 | Mika Karttunen | Janne Mertanen | 1-0 | Catalan | Tampere We Hervs Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Janne Mertanen and Mika Karttunen?
In 10 recorded games, Janne Mertanen has 0 wins, Mika Karttunen has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Janne Mertanen and Mika Karttunen played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Mar 2018.
What openings do Janne Mertanen and Mika Karttunen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.