Kaido Kulaots vs Sarunas Sulskis
GM Kaido Kulaots (2459) · GM Sarunas Sulskis (2458)
Kaido Kulaots and Sarunas Sulskis have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Kulaots leads 4 wins to 1, with 12 draws (29% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Sulskis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kulaots with White | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Sulskis with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Sulskis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kulaots | Draws | Sulskis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-FIN 2025-26 |
| Feb 2020 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | chT-FIN 1920 |
| Jul 2018 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Baltic zt III Stage |
| Jun 2018 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Baltic zt II Stage |
| Aug 2017 | Sarunas Sulskis | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 7th Riga Tech Open |
| Jun 2017 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Baltic zt |
| Dec 2016 | Sarunas Sulskis | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Baltic zt |
| Jan 2015 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Baltic zt |
| Nov 2014 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Baltic zt |
| Jun 2014 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Baltic zt Ilyumzhinov Cup |
| Feb 2010 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Keres Memorial |
| Sep 2009 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 4th Borup Open |
| Jan 2008 | Sarunas Sulskis | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Keres Memorial A |
| Oct 2007 | Sarunas Sulskis | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th chT-EU |
| Jan 2007 | Sarunas Sulskis | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Sicilian | Keres Memorial A |
| Jan 2006 | Kaido Kulaots | Sarunas Sulskis | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Keres Memorial A |
| Jan 1995 | Sarunas Sulskis | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Riga zt |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Kaido Kulaots and Sarunas Sulskis?
In 17 recorded games, Kaido Kulaots has 4 wins, Sarunas Sulskis has 1 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Kaido Kulaots and Sarunas Sulskis played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Kaido Kulaots and Sarunas Sulskis play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.