Sampsa Nyysti vs Tomi Nyback
IM Sampsa Nyysti (2293) · GM Tomi Nyback (2601)
Sampsa Nyysti and Tomi Nyback have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Nyysti leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nyysti | Draws | Nyback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyysti with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Nyback with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nyysti | Draws | Nyback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nyysti | Draws | Nyback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 33rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Jun 2014 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Sastamala |
| Jun 2008 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2005 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 15th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jul 2004 | Tomi Nyback | Sampsa Nyysti | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 14th Heart of Finland Open |
| Apr 2002 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Belgrade TS04 GM |
| Jan 2002 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-FIN |
| Dec 2001 | Tomi Nyback | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 31st Rilton Cup |
| Feb 2001 | Tomi Nyback | Sampsa Nyysti | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | Helsinki Chess Circuit IM |
| Jan 2001 | Tomi Nyback | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 4th Helsinki Open |
| Jan 2000 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Turku We TuTS Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sampsa Nyysti and Tomi Nyback?
In 11 recorded games, Sampsa Nyysti has 2 wins, Tomi Nyback has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sampsa Nyysti and Tomi Nyback played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Sampsa Nyysti and Tomi Nyback play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.