Tomi Nyback vs Meelis Kanep
GM Tomi Nyback (2601) · GM Meelis Kanep (2369)
Tomi Nyback and Meelis Kanep have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Sep 2022. Nyback leads 8 wins to 1, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nyback | Draws | Kanep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyback with White | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Kanep with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nyback | Draws | Kanep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nyback | Draws | Kanep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Meelis Kanep | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 31st Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2019 | Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 20th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Mar 2017 | Meelis Kanep | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FIN 1617 |
| Mar 2016 | Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | chT-FIN 1516 |
| Mar 2015 | Meelis Kanep | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-FIN 1415 |
| Jan 2014 | Meelis Kanep | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 23rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Nov 2013 | Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-FIN 1314 |
| Sep 2012 | Meelis Kanep | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FIN 1213 |
| Nov 2010 | Meelis Kanep | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | 11th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2010 | Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-FIN 1011 |
| Jul 2010 | Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 20th Heart of Finland Open |
| Mar 2010 | Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-FIN 0910 |
| Jan 2008 | Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Catalan | EST-FIN Match |
| Nov 2004 | Meelis Kanep | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Keres Memorial Rapid 2 |
| Jan 2003 | Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13th Heart of Finland Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomi Nyback and Meelis Kanep?
In 15 recorded games, Tomi Nyback has 8 wins, Meelis Kanep has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Tomi Nyback and Meelis Kanep played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Sep 2022.
What openings do Tomi Nyback and Meelis Kanep play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Trompowsky Attack (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.