Tomi Nyback vs Kaido Kulaots
GM Tomi Nyback (2601) · GM Kaido Kulaots (2459)
Tomi Nyback and Kaido Kulaots have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Nyback leads 13 wins to 7, with 9 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nyback | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyback with White | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Kulaots with White | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nyback | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Rapid | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nyback | Draws | Kulaots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-FIN 2025-26 |
| Feb 2025 | T Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Feb 2024 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | English Opening | TCh-FIN 2023-24 |
| Jan 2024 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | English Opening | chT-FIN 2324 |
| Jan 2024 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | English Opening | 33rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2019 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Sep 2018 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 1819 |
| Dec 2017 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FIN 1718 |
| Sep 2016 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Scotch Game | chT-FIN 1617 |
| Nov 2015 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Puhajarve rap Open |
| Sep 2014 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FIN 1415 |
| Mar 2014 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | chT-FIN 1314 |
| Jan 2014 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Catalan | 23rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2013 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2012 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2012 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-FIN 1213 |
| Mar 2012 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | chT-FIN 1112 |
| Feb 2012 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Jan 2012 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Keres Memorial Rapid 21st |
| Nov 2011 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 12th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2010 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 11th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Sep 2010 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FIN 1011 |
| Jul 2010 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 20th Heart of Finland Open |
| Jul 2008 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 18th Heart of Finland Open |
| Oct 2007 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th chT-EU |
| Apr 2007 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 8th ch-EU |
| Sep 2006 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-FIN 0607 |
| Nov 2004 | Tomi Nyback | Kaido Kulaots | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Keres Memorial Rapid 2 |
| Nov 2002 | Kaido Kulaots | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Olympiad-35 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomi Nyback and Kaido Kulaots?
In 29 recorded games, Tomi Nyback has 13 wins, Kaido Kulaots has 7 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Tomi Nyback and Kaido Kulaots played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Tomi Nyback and Kaido Kulaots play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.