Heikki M.J. Westerinen vs Risto Nevanlinna
Heikki M.J. Westerinen (82, GM, FIN) and Risto Nevanlinna (66, FM, FIN) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Westerinen leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2205 and 2189, the Elo model gives Westerinen a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2205 vs 2189 (Δ +16)
With Heikki M.J. Westerinen as white
46% Heikki23% draw31% Risto
With Risto Nevanlinna as white
35% Heikki25% draw40% Risto
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Heikki M.J. Westerinen | Risto Nevanlinna | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2205 | 2189 |
| Peak rating | 2412 · Apr 2001 | 2357 · Jul 2003 |
| Peak age | 57 | 43 |
| World rank now | #7,882 | #8,744 |
| World rank peak | #1,666 | #3,155 |
| Federation rank now | #58 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,263 | 375 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 46% | 49% |
| % black wins | 34% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2202 | 2140 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 39 |
Best Win
Heikki M.J. Westerinen
Risto Nevanlinna
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Heikki M.J. Westerinen
Risto Nevanlinna