Pekka Koykka vs Oliver Wartiovaara
IM Pekka Koykka (2323) · FM Oliver Wartiovaara (2320)
Pekka Koykka and Oliver Wartiovaara have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2018 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Koykka leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Koykka | Draws | Wartiovaara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koykka with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Wartiovaara with White | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Koykka | Draws | Wartiovaara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Koykka | Draws | Wartiovaara |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Pekka Koykka | Oliver Wartiovaara | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-FIN 2026 |
| Apr 2025 | Oliver Wartiovaara | P Koykka | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-FIN 3rd-4th TB |
| Apr 2025 | P Koykka | Oliver Wartiovaara | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-FIN 3rd-4th TB |
| Apr 2025 | Oliver Wartiovaara | P Koykka | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-FIN |
| Oct 2024 | P Koykka | Oliver Wartiovaara | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Apr 2024 | Pekka Koykka | Oliver Wartiovaara | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | ch-FIN |
| Apr 2023 | Pekka Koykka | Oliver Wartiovaara | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2022 | Oliver Wartiovaara | Pekka Koykka | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 30th Heart of Finland Open |
| Apr 2022 | Pekka Koykka | Oliver Wartiovaara | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-FIN |
| Oct 2021 | Pekka Koykka | Oliver Wartiovaara | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-FIN 2022 |
| Jul 2020 | Pekka Koykka | Oliver Wartiovaara | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 54th Viljandi Raud Memorial |
| May 2018 | Oliver Wartiovaara | Pekka Koykka | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Helsinki We EtVaS A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pekka Koykka and Oliver Wartiovaara?
In 12 recorded games, Pekka Koykka has 2 wins, Oliver Wartiovaara has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Pekka Koykka and Oliver Wartiovaara played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2018 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Pekka Koykka and Oliver Wartiovaara play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.