Vilka Sipila vs Toivo Keinanen
IM Vilka Sipila (2465) · IM Toivo Keinanen (2495)
Vilka Sipila and Toivo Keinanen have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Sipila leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sipila | Draws | Keinanen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sipila with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Keinanen with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sipila | Draws | Keinanen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sipila | Draws | Keinanen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Toivo Keinanen | V Sipila | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-FIN |
| Jan 2025 | Toivo Keinanen | V Sipila | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | TCh-FIN 2024-25 |
| Jun 2024 | Vilka Sipila | Toivo Keinanen | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 8th Helsinki ShakkiNet Open |
| Apr 2024 | Vilka Sipila | Toivo Keinanen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | ch-FIN |
| Nov 2023 | Toivo Keinanen | Vilka Sipila | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | chT-FIN 2324 |
| Apr 2022 | Toivo Keinanen | Vilka Sipila | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | chT-FIN 2022 |
| Aug 2019 | Toivo Keinanen | Vilka Sipila | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-FIN rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Vilka Sipila | Toivo Keinanen | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | ch-FIN |
| Sep 2018 | Vilka Sipila | Toivo Keinanen | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-FIN 1819 |
| Jun 2018 | Vilka Sipila | Toivo Keinanen | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | ch-FIN |
| Dec 2017 | Toivo Keinanen | Vilka Sipila | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-FIN 1718 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vilka Sipila and Toivo Keinanen?
In 11 recorded games, Vilka Sipila has 0 wins, Toivo Keinanen has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Vilka Sipila and Toivo Keinanen played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Vilka Sipila and Toivo Keinanen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.