Olav Sepp vs Kaido Kulaots
IM Olav Sepp (2355) · GM Kaido Kulaots (2459)
Olav Sepp and Kaido Kulaots have played 39 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Sepp leads 4 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 23 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (3 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sepp | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepp with White | 16 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| Kulaots with White | 23 | 2 | 12 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sepp | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 2 | 20 | 9 |
| Rapid | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sepp | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 39 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Kaido Kulaots | O Sepp | 1-0 | Catalan | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Oct 2023 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 2324 |
| Jan 2023 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chT-FIN 2223 |
| Aug 2020 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-EST |
| Jul 2020 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | Italian Game | 54th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Apr 2019 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | chT-FIN 1819 |
| Feb 2018 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-FIN 1718 |
| Nov 2017 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2016 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2015 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 16th Puhajarve rap Open |
| Jan 2015 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Keres Memorial rap 24th |
| Jul 2014 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 48th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Jan 2014 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | 23rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2012 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2011 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2010 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 11th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Apr 2010 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-EST |
| Jan 2010 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Keres Memorial |
| Feb 2009 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-EST |
| Apr 2008 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-EST |
| Jan 2007 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-EST |
| Jan 2007 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Keres Memorial A |
| Mar 2006 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21st chT-EST |
| May 2005 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-EST |
| Nov 2004 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | chT-FIN 0405 |
| Aug 2002 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | ch-EST |
| Aug 2001 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-EST Int |
| Jul 2001 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Keres Memorial Open |
| Jan 2001 | Kaido Kulaots | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saaremaa Cup |
| Aug 2000 | Olav Sepp | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Keres Memorial Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olav Sepp and Kaido Kulaots?
In 39 recorded games, Olav Sepp has 4 wins, Kaido Kulaots has 12 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.
How many times have Olav Sepp and Kaido Kulaots played each other?
Our database records 39 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Olav Sepp and Kaido Kulaots play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (3 games), followed by the Italian Game (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.