Tommi Luukkonen vs Sampsa Nyysti
FM Tommi Luukkonen (2230) · IM Sampsa Nyysti (2293)
Tommi Luukkonen and Sampsa Nyysti have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Luukkonen leads 8 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Luukkonen | Draws | Nyysti |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luukkonen with White | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Nyysti with White | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Luukkonen | Draws | Nyysti |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Luukkonen | Draws | Nyysti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Tommi Luukkonen | S Nyysti | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-FIN |
| Jul 2024 | Tommi Luukkonen | Sampsa Nyysti | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 32nd Heart of Finland Open |
| Apr 2022 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-FIN |
| May 2020 | Tommi Luukkonen | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Helsinki Mestarit Areenalla |
| Jun 2018 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-FIN |
| May 2018 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Helsinki We EtVaS A |
| Oct 2017 | Tommi Luukkonen | Sampsa Nyysti | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Tampere We TammerSh A |
| May 2015 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-FIN |
| May 2015 | Tommi Luukkonen | Sampsa Nyysti | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2014 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2013 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2012 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-FIN |
| Feb 2012 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Espoo We MatSK A |
| Feb 2011 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-FIN 1011 |
| Jan 2010 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 0-1 | Philidor | Salo We SalSK |
| Aug 2009 | Tommi Luukkonen | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-FIN Open |
| Sep 2008 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-FIN 0809 |
| Jun 2008 | Tommi Luukkonen | Sampsa Nyysti | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-FIN |
| Sep 2006 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FIN 0607 |
| Jul 2004 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2004 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4th Helsinki We HSL |
| Jan 2002 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Tampere Taraus Open |
| Oct 2001 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-FIN 0102 |
| Feb 2001 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Helsinki Chess Circuit IM |
| Jan 2000 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Laukaa We LaukSK |
| Jan 1999 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Turku Open 2 |
| Jan 1998 | Tommi Luukkonen | Sampsa Nyysti | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Laukaa We LaukSK |
| Jan 1998 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Kajaani We KaSY Open |
| Jan 1997 | Sampsa Nyysti | Tommi Luukkonen | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-FIN U20 |
| Jan 1996 | Tommi Luukkonen | Sampsa Nyysti | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Helsinki HSK Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tommi Luukkonen and Sampsa Nyysti?
In 32 recorded games, Tommi Luukkonen has 8 wins, Sampsa Nyysti has 14 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Tommi Luukkonen and Sampsa Nyysti played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Tommi Luukkonen and Sampsa Nyysti play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.