Mika Karttunen
| Mika Karttunen | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mika Karttunen |
| Country |
 Finland |
| Born |
30 May 1981 Finland |
| Title | International Master |
| FIDE rating | 2429 (January 2016) |
| Peak rating | 2468 (January 2001) |
Mika Karttunen (born 30 May 1981) is a Finnish chess player, International Master.
Chess career
He won the Finnish Championship in 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010. Played for Finland in the Chess Olympiads of 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012.[1] He won individual silver medal on second board at European Chess Club Championship in Saint-Vincent, Italy (2005).[2]
In January 2012 FIDE list, he has an Elo rating of 2441, making him Finland's number four.
Notable games
- Mika Karttunen vs Malcolm Armstrong, EU Union Championships 2006, Trompowsky Attack (A45), 1-0
- Mika Karttunen vs Sergei Movsesian, EU Clubs Cup (Men) 2003, Trompowsky Attack (A45), 1/2-1/2
- Stuart Conquest vs Mika Karttunen, EU Union Championships 2006, Modern Defense, Bronstein Variation (E94), 0-1
References
- ↑ Bartelski, Wojciech. "Men's Chess Olympiads: Karttunen, Mika". OlimpBase.com. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ↑ Agterdenbos, Frits (2005-09-30). "ChessBase News: Records and beauties – Saint-Vincent wrap-up". ChessBase.com. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
External links
- Mika Karttunen player profile and games at Chessgames.com
- Mika Karttunen at 365Chess.com
- Rating data for Mika Karttunen
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