Mikael Agopov vs Vilka Sipila
IM Mikael Agopov (2380) · IM Vilka Sipila (2474)
Mikael Agopov and Vilka Sipila have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2011 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Agopov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agopov | Draws | Sipila |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agopov with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Sipila with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agopov | Draws | Sipila |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agopov | Draws | Sipila |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Vilka Sipila | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | MatSK weekend tournament |
| Jul 2025 | V Sipila | M Agopov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33rd Heart of Finland Open |
| Apr 2025 | V Sipila | M Agopov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2025 | M Agopov | V Sipila | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Mar 2024 | Vilka Sipila | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-FIN |
| Sep 2023 | Vilka Sipila | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Helsinki EtVaS |
| Apr 2022 | Mikael Agopov | Vilka Sipila | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2018 | Mikael Agopov | Vilka Sipila | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2017 | Vilka Sipila | Mikael Agopov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-FIN |
| Mar 2016 | Mikael Agopov | Vilka Sipila | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-FIN 1516 |
| Jun 2012 | Mikael Agopov | Vilka Sipila | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-FIN |
| Jun 2011 | Vilka Sipila | Mikael Agopov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-FIN |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikael Agopov and Vilka Sipila?
In 12 recorded games, Mikael Agopov has 3 wins, Vilka Sipila has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Mikael Agopov and Vilka Sipila played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 2011 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Mikael Agopov and Vilka Sipila play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.