Mika Karttunen vs Tomi Nyback
IM Mika Karttunen (2497) · GM Tomi Nyback (2601)
Mika Karttunen and Tomi Nyback have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Karttunen leads 4 wins to 3, with 8 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Nyback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karttunen with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Nyback with White | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Nyback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karttunen | Draws | Nyback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Mika Karttunen | T Nyback | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Nov 2023 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-FIN 2324 |
| Jun 2008 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-FIN |
| Feb 2006 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-FIN 0506 |
| Jul 2004 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 14th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jan 2003 | Mika Karttunen | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13th Heart of Finland Open |
| Apr 2002 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Belgrade TS04 GM |
| Apr 2002 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Budapest FS04 GM B |
| Jan 2002 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2002 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Turku Open |
| Jun 2001 | Mika Karttunen | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 3rd Helsinki ShakkiNet GM |
| Jan 2001 | Mika Karttunen | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1999 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Heinola We HeinSK Open |
| Jan 1999 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 9th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jan 1998 | Tomi Nyback | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Mikkeli We MikkSK Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mika Karttunen and Tomi Nyback?
In 15 recorded games, Mika Karttunen has 4 wins, Tomi Nyback has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Mika Karttunen and Tomi Nyback played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Mika Karttunen and Tomi Nyback play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.