Kalle Niemi vs Vilka Sipila
FM Kalle Niemi (2301) · IM Vilka Sipila (2465)
Kalle Niemi and Vilka Sipila have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2013 and the most recent in Apr 2022. Niemi leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemi | Draws | Sipila |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemi with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sipila with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemi | Draws | Sipila |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemi | Draws | Sipila |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Kalle Niemi | Vilka Sipila | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2019 | Vilka Sipila | Kalle Niemi | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-FIN Open |
| Dec 2018 | Kalle Niemi | Vilka Sipila | 0-1 | Catalan | Turku We TuTS Open |
| Jun 2018 | Vilka Sipila | Kalle Niemi | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2017 | Vilka Sipila | Kalle Niemi | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Naantali Avoin Open |
| Jun 2017 | Vilka Sipila | Kalle Niemi | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-FIN |
| Mar 2017 | Kalle Niemi | Vilka Sipila | 0-1 | Réti Opening | chT-FIN 1617 |
| Sep 2016 | Vilka Sipila | Kalle Niemi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Hamina We Bastion Open |
| Jul 2016 | Vilka Sipila | Kalle Niemi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Naantali Avoin Open |
| Oct 2014 | Vilka Sipila | Kalle Niemi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-FIN 1415 |
| Jun 2013 | Kalle Niemi | Vilka Sipila | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-FIN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kalle Niemi and Vilka Sipila?
In 11 recorded games, Kalle Niemi has 2 wins, Vilka Sipila has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Kalle Niemi and Vilka Sipila played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2013 to Apr 2022.
What openings do Kalle Niemi and Vilka Sipila play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.