Tapani Sammalvuo vs Olav Sepp
IM Tapani Sammalvuo (2363) · IM Olav Sepp (2355)
Tapani Sammalvuo and Olav Sepp have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Sammalvuo leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sammalvuo | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammalvuo with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Sepp with White | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sammalvuo | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sammalvuo | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-FIN 2425 |
| Oct 2022 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-FIN 2223 |
| Oct 2016 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | chT-FIN 1617 |
| Sep 2015 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-FIN 1516 |
| Nov 2014 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-FIN 1415 |
| Feb 2014 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | chT-FIN 1314 |
| Oct 2011 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | chT-FIN 1112 |
| Nov 2009 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | chT-FIN 0910 |
| Oct 2001 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 0-1 | Sicilian | Helsinki-Tallinn Match |
| Jul 2000 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Helsinki ShakkiNet GM 2nd |
| Jul 1999 | Tapani Sammalvuo | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | EtVas Vantaa GM |
| Jan 1998 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FIN 9798 |
| Jan 1993 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Helsinki We SKF |
| Jan 1992 | Olav Sepp | Tapani Sammalvuo | 1-0 | Sicilian | Salo We SalSK Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tapani Sammalvuo and Olav Sepp?
In 14 recorded games, Tapani Sammalvuo has 2 wins, Olav Sepp has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Tapani Sammalvuo and Olav Sepp played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Tapani Sammalvuo and Olav Sepp play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.