Marko Manninen vs Kari Pulkkinen
IM Marko Manninen (2337) · FM Kari Pulkkinen (2143)
Marko Manninen and Kari Pulkkinen have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Manninen leads 7 wins to 1, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Richter-Veresov Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Manninen | Draws | Pulkkinen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manninen with White | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Pulkkinen with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Manninen | Draws | Pulkkinen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Manninen | Draws | Pulkkinen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Oct 2001 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1/2-1/2 | Richter-Veresov Attack | chT-FIN 0102 |
| Jan 1999 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-Helsinki |
| Jan 1998 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1-0 | Richter-Veresov Attack | Vantaa We EtVaS |
| Jan 1997 | Kari Pulkkinen | Marko Manninen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | chT-FIN 9697 |
| Jan 1997 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1996 | Kari Pulkkinen | Marko Manninen | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | chT-FIN 9596 |
| Jan 1995 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-FIN |
| Jan 1994 | Kari Pulkkinen | Marko Manninen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1993 | Kari Pulkkinen | Marko Manninen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Helsinki We HSK |
| Jan 1993 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1993 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-FIN |
| Jan 1992 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1990 | Marko Manninen | Kari Pulkkinen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-Helsinki Club |
| Jan 1989 | Kari Pulkkinen | Marko Manninen | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | chT-FIN |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Marko Manninen and Kari Pulkkinen?
In 15 recorded games, Marko Manninen has 7 wins, Kari Pulkkinen has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Marko Manninen and Kari Pulkkinen played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Marko Manninen and Kari Pulkkinen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Richter-Veresov Attack (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.