Tapani Sammalvuo vs Mikael Agopov
IM Tapani Sammalvuo (2363) · IM Mikael Agopov (2388)
Tapani Sammalvuo and Mikael Agopov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Nov 2022. Sammalvuo leads 4 wins to 4, with 8 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sammalvuo | Draws | Agopov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammalvuo with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Agopov with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sammalvuo | Draws | Agopov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sammalvuo | Draws | Agopov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chT-FIN 2223 |
| Jun 2018 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2017 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2016 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th Helsinki ShakkiNet |
| Jun 2015 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 6th Helsinki ShakkiNet-A |
| Jul 2006 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 16th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jul 2002 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th Helsinki ShakkiNet A |
| Jul 2000 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Helsinki ShakkiNet GM 2nd |
| Jan 2000 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | chT-FIN 9900 |
| Jan 1999 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-FIN 9899 |
| Jan 1998 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Mikael Agopov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jan 1998 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tampere Elo Taraus Open |
| Jan 1996 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Vantaa We Open 4 |
| Jan 1995 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-Hyvinkaa |
| Jan 1995 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | ch-FIN U18 |
| Jan 1991 | Mikael Agopov | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-FIN U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tapani Sammalvuo and Mikael Agopov?
In 16 recorded games, Tapani Sammalvuo has 4 wins, Mikael Agopov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Tapani Sammalvuo and Mikael Agopov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Nov 2022.
What openings do Tapani Sammalvuo and Mikael Agopov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Philidor (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.