ChessCastle Shakkilinna

Welcome to ChessCastle – Shakkilinna 🏰

I’m Mika Karttunen, International Master, chess coach, and the most successful Finnish chess champion in history (21 individual + 26 team titles = 47 total).

My peak rating was Elo 2497, and I’ve been over 2499 during tournaments.

Here on Shakkilinna, you’ll find both English and Finnish content —

ranging from instructional game analysis, opening ideas, and high-level tactics,

to viewer games, classic masterpieces, and entertaining blitz battles.

Whether you're a beginner eager to improve or a seasoned player looking for inspiration, there's something here for you.

🟣 Live games & interaction? Check out my Twitch channel

♟️ Join the community. Learn, laugh, and play better chess.