Jouni Yrjola vs Heikki M.J. Westerinen
GM Jouni Yrjola (2286) · GM Heikki M.J. Westerinen (2205)
Jouni Yrjola and Heikki M.J. Westerinen have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1983 and the most recent in Feb 2018. Yrjola leads 5 wins to 2, with 11 draws (39% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yrjola | Draws | Westerinen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yrjola with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Westerinen with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yrjola | Draws | Westerinen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yrjola | Draws | Westerinen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A66 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 50 Salo We SalSK Tocklin |
| Jan 2014 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Salo We SalSK Westerinen 70 |
| Jan 2004 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Albin Countergambit | Helsinki Westerinen 60 |
| Jul 1999 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | EtVas Vantaa GM |
| Jan 1996 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-FIN 9697 |
| Jan 1996 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1996 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-FIN 9596 |
| Jan 1994 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Vantaa Open 2 |
| Jan 1993 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-FIN |
| Jan 1992 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Nordic zt |
| Jan 1991 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Helsinki |
| Jan 1989 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Espoo zt |
| Jan 1989 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 0-1 | Sicilian | Joensuu Open |
| Jan 1986 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1986 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Helsinki |
| Jul 1985 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-Nordic |
| Jan 1985 | Jouni Yrjola | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zonal Gausdal |
| Jan 1983 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Jouni Yrjola | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | ch-FIN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jouni Yrjola and Heikki M.J. Westerinen?
In 18 recorded games, Jouni Yrjola has 5 wins, Heikki M.J. Westerinen has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Jouni Yrjola and Heikki M.J. Westerinen played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1983 to Feb 2018.
What openings do Jouni Yrjola and Heikki M.J. Westerinen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.