Meelis Kanep vs Arturs Neiksans
GM Meelis Kanep (2369) · GM Arturs Neiksans (2554)
Meelis Kanep and Arturs Neiksans have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2006 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Kanep leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Dutch Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kanep | Draws | Neiksans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanep with White | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Neiksans with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kanep | Draws | Neiksans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kanep | Draws | Neiksans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Arturs Neiksans | M Kanep | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Tartu Open Rapid |
| Apr 2025 | M Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | II Estiko Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 21st Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Sep 2019 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 1-0 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | chT-FIN 1920 |
| Jul 2018 | Arturs Neiksans | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Baltic zt III Stage |
| Mar 2018 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-FIN 1718 |
| Jun 2017 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Baltic zt |
| Feb 2017 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-FIN 1617 |
| Mar 2015 | Arturs Neiksans | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-FIN 1415 |
| Mar 2014 | Arturs Neiksans | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-FIN 1314 |
| Jul 2013 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Oct 2012 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-FIN 1213 |
| Jan 2010 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Keres Memorial |
| Aug 2006 | Meelis Kanep | Arturs Neiksans | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Liepajas Rokade |
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What is the head-to-head score between Meelis Kanep and Arturs Neiksans?
In 14 recorded games, Meelis Kanep has 1 wins, Arturs Neiksans has 4 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Meelis Kanep and Arturs Neiksans played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Aug 2006 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Meelis Kanep and Arturs Neiksans play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Dutch Defense (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.