Mikael Agopov vs Sampsa Nyysti
IM Mikael Agopov (2388) · IM Sampsa Nyysti (2293)
Mikael Agopov and Sampsa Nyysti have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Agopov leads 12 wins to 6, with 6 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agopov | Draws | Nyysti |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agopov with White | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Nyysti with White | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agopov | Draws | Nyysti |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agopov | Draws | Nyysti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | M Agopov | S Nyysti | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-FIN |
| Apr 2023 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-FIN |
| Apr 2022 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2019 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2018 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-FIN |
| May 2015 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-FIN |
| May 2015 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2014 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Sastamala |
| Jan 2014 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2012 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2011 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-FIN |
| Oct 2008 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-FIN 0809 |
| Feb 2004 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FIN 0304 |
| Jan 2003 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Helsinki Open 2 |
| Jun 2002 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet A |
| Jan 2002 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2001 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Sicilian | 11th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jul 2000 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Helsinki ShakkiNet GM 2nd |
| Jan 2000 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2000 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Tampere Open 2 |
| Jan 1997 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-FIN U20 |
| Jan 1996 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | ch-FIN U20 |
| Jan 1995 | Sampsa Nyysti | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | ch-FIN U18 |
| Jan 1993 | Mikael Agopov | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-FIN U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikael Agopov and Sampsa Nyysti?
In 24 recorded games, Mikael Agopov has 12 wins, Sampsa Nyysti has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Mikael Agopov and Sampsa Nyysti played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Mikael Agopov and Sampsa Nyysti play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.