Olav Sepp vs Meelis Kanep
IM Olav Sepp (2355) · GM Meelis Kanep (2369)
Olav Sepp and Meelis Kanep have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 1998 and the most recent in Aug 2020. Sepp leads 4 wins to 3, with 13 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 31 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sepp | Draws | Kanep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepp with White | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Kanep with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sepp | Draws | Kanep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sepp | Draws | Kanep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-EST |
| Jul 2018 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 52nd Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Nov 2017 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 18th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Jul 2016 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 50th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Jan 2015 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Keres Memorial rap 24th |
| Jan 2014 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Jan 2014 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Keres Memorial Rapid Qualifier 23rd |
| Jul 2013 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 47th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| Nov 2010 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 11th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Mar 2010 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-EST |
| Feb 2010 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Keres Memorial |
| Feb 2009 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-EST |
| Jan 2007 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Richter-Veresov Attack | ch-EST |
| May 2005 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-EST |
| Aug 2002 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-EST |
| Aug 2001 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-EST Int |
| Jan 2000 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Parnu Open |
| Jan 2000 | Meelis Kanep | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Tallinn Open |
| Jan 2000 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Sicilian | Saaremaa |
| Jun 1998 | Olav Sepp | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Sicilian | Keres Memorial Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olav Sepp and Meelis Kanep?
In 20 recorded games, Olav Sepp has 4 wins, Meelis Kanep has 3 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Olav Sepp and Meelis Kanep played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jun 1998 to Aug 2020.
What openings do Olav Sepp and Meelis Kanep play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (3 games), followed by the King's Indian: Sämisch (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.