Mika Karttunen vs Kalle Niemi
IM Mika Karttunen (2497) · FM Kalle Niemi (2301)
Mika Karttunen and Kalle Niemi have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2005 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Karttunen leads 4 wins to 1, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Niemi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karttunen with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Niemi with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Niemi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Niemi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Kalle Niemi | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jun 2018 | Mika Karttunen | Kalle Niemi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2017 | Kalle Niemi | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-FIN |
| Sep 2016 | Mika Karttunen | Kalle Niemi | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Hamina We Bastion Open |
| Jun 2013 | Kalle Niemi | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2010 | Kalle Niemi | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Turku We TuTS Open |
| Nov 2009 | Mika Karttunen | Kalle Niemi | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | chT-FIN 0809 |
| Feb 2008 | Mika Karttunen | Kalle Niemi | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | chT-FIN 0708 |
| Jan 2007 | Mika Karttunen | Kalle Niemi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2006 | Kalle Niemi | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-FIN |
| Dec 2005 | Mika Karttunen | Kalle Niemi | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Turku We TuTS Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Mika Karttunen and Kalle Niemi?
In 11 recorded games, Mika Karttunen has 4 wins, Kalle Niemi has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Mika Karttunen and Kalle Niemi played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2005 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Mika Karttunen and Kalle Niemi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.