Mikael Agopov vs Kalle Niemi
IM Mikael Agopov (2388) · FM Kalle Niemi (2301)
Mikael Agopov and Kalle Niemi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Agopov leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agopov | Draws | Niemi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agopov with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Niemi with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agopov | Draws | Niemi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agopov | Draws | Niemi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | K Niemi | M Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33rd Heart of Finland Open |
| Sep 2022 | Kalle Niemi | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FIN 2223 |
| Apr 2022 | Mikael Agopov | Kalle Niemi | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-FIN |
| Sep 2019 | Mikael Agopov | Kalle Niemi | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Helsinki EtVaS Autumn A |
| Dec 2018 | Kalle Niemi | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FIN 1819 |
| Jun 2018 | Mikael Agopov | Kalle Niemi | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2017 | Mikael Agopov | Kalle Niemi | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2016 | Mikael Agopov | Kalle Niemi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26th Heart of Finland Open |
| Feb 2008 | Kalle Niemi | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FIN 0708 |
| Jan 2003 | Mikael Agopov | Kalle Niemi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Espoo Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikael Agopov and Kalle Niemi?
In 10 recorded games, Mikael Agopov has 4 wins, Kalle Niemi has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Mikael Agopov and Kalle Niemi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Mikael Agopov and Kalle Niemi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.