Mika Karttunen vs Olav Sepp
IM Mika Karttunen (2497) · IM Olav Sepp (2355)
Mika Karttunen and Olav Sepp have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Karttunen leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karttunen with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Sepp with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | O Sepp | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Nov 2022 | Olav Sepp | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-FIN 2223 |
| Oct 2019 | Olav Sepp | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-FIN 1920 |
| Feb 2017 | Mika Karttunen | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | chT-FIN 1617 |
| Mar 2015 | Olav Sepp | Mika Karttunen | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | chT-FIN 1415 |
| Feb 2013 | Mika Karttunen | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | chT-FIN 1213 |
| Oct 2010 | Olav Sepp | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 26th EU-Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Mika Karttunen | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-FIN 0708 |
| Oct 2006 | Mika Karttunen | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-FIN 0607 |
| Mar 2006 | Olav Sepp | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-FIN 0506 |
| Mar 2004 | Mika Karttunen | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-FIN 0304 |
| Jan 2002 | Mika Karttunen | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | chT-FIN 0102 |
| Jul 2000 | Mika Karttunen | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Helsinki ShakkiNet GM 2nd |
| Jan 1998 | Olav Sepp | Mika Karttunen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Jyvaskyla We JyS Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mika Karttunen and Olav Sepp?
In 14 recorded games, Mika Karttunen has 2 wins, Olav Sepp has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Mika Karttunen and Olav Sepp played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Mika Karttunen and Olav Sepp play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.