Sami Hamalainen vs Janne Salimaki
Sami Hamalainen (2099) · FM Janne Salimaki (2092)
Sami Hamalainen and Janne Salimaki have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Oct 2021. Hamalainen leads 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hamalainen | Draws | Salimaki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamalainen with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Salimaki with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hamalainen | Draws | Salimaki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hamalainen | Draws | Salimaki |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Janne Salimaki | Sami Hamalainen | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | chT-FIN 2022 |
| Sep 2020 | Janne Salimaki | Sami Hamalainen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-FIN Seniors 50 |
| Oct 2012 | Janne Salimaki | Sami Hamalainen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | chT-FIN 1213 |
| Sep 2004 | Sami Hamalainen | Janne Salimaki | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-FIN 0405 |
| Feb 2003 | Sami Hamalainen | Janne Salimaki | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-FIN 0203 |
| Jan 2002 | Janne Salimaki | Sami Hamalainen | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | chT-FIN 0102 |
| Jan 2001 | Janne Salimaki | Sami Hamalainen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2000 | Janne Salimaki | Sami Hamalainen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-Helsinki |
| Jan 1996 | Janne Salimaki | Sami Hamalainen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-Helsinki |
| Jan 1996 | Sami Hamalainen | Janne Salimaki | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Helsinki HSK Open |
| Jan 1996 | Janne Salimaki | Sami Hamalainen | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-FIN 9697 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sami Hamalainen and Janne Salimaki?
In 11 recorded games, Sami Hamalainen has 5 wins, Janne Salimaki has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Sami Hamalainen and Janne Salimaki played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Oct 2021.
What openings do Sami Hamalainen and Janne Salimaki play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.