Mikael Agopov vs Mika Karttunen
IM Mikael Agopov (2388) · IM Mika Karttunen (2497)
Mikael Agopov and Mika Karttunen have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Mar 2025. Agopov leads 7 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agopov | Draws | Karttunen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agopov with White | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Karttunen with White | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agopov | Draws | Karttunen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agopov | Draws | Karttunen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Mika Karttunen | M Agopov | 1-0 | Sicilian | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Mar 2024 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-FIN 2324 |
| Apr 2019 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-FIN 1819 |
| Jun 2018 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2017 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-FIN |
| Dec 2016 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-FIN 1617 |
| Jul 2016 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 26th Heart of Finland Open |
| Feb 2016 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FIN 1516 |
| May 2015 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | ch-FIN |
| May 2015 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2014 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-FIN |
| Mar 2013 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | chT-FIN 1213 |
| Jun 2012 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-FIN |
| Mar 2012 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FIN 1112 |
| Jun 2011 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2008 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 18th Heart of Finland Open |
| Mar 2008 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | chT-FIN 0708 |
| Mar 2006 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | chT-FIN 0506 |
| Sep 2004 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-FIN 0405 |
| Jun 2002 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet A |
| Jan 2002 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2001 | Mika Karttunen | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Catalan | 3rd Helsinki ShakkiNet GM |
| Jul 2000 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Helsinki ShakkiNet GM 2nd |
| Jan 2000 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1998 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Tampere Elo Taraus Open |
| Jan 1998 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-FIN 9798 |
| Jan 1996 | Mikael Agopov | Mika Karttunen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Jamsa Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikael Agopov and Mika Karttunen?
In 27 recorded games, Mikael Agopov has 7 wins, Mika Karttunen has 8 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Mikael Agopov and Mika Karttunen played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Mar 2025.
What openings do Mikael Agopov and Mika Karttunen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.