Tomi Nyback vs Olav Sepp
GM Tomi Nyback (2601) · IM Olav Sepp (2355)
Tomi Nyback and Olav Sepp have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Nyback leads 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nyback | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyback with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Sepp with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nyback | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nyback | Draws | Sepp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | T Nyback | O Sepp | 1-0 | Indian Defense | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Sep 2023 | Tomi Nyback | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | chT-FIN 2324 |
| Nov 2019 | Olav Sepp | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 20th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Feb 2019 | Tomi Nyback | Olav Sepp | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-FIN 1819 |
| Mar 2018 | Olav Sepp | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | chT-FIN 1718 |
| Nov 2015 | Olav Sepp | Tomi Nyback | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 16th Puhajarve rap Open |
| Jan 2014 | Tomi Nyback | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23rd Keres Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2013 | Tomi Nyback | Olav Sepp | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Nov 2012 | Tomi Nyback | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13th Puhajarve Rapid Open |
| Jan 1998 | Tomi Nyback | Olav Sepp | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Vantaa Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomi Nyback and Olav Sepp?
In 10 recorded games, Tomi Nyback has 6 wins, Olav Sepp has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Tomi Nyback and Olav Sepp played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Tomi Nyback and Olav Sepp play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.