Jami Valpas vs Aku Salonen
Jami Valpas (17, FIN) and Aku Salonen (18, FM, FIN) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Valpas leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2111 and 2247, the Elo model gives Salonen a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2111 vs 2247 (Δ -136)
With Jami Valpas as white
26% Jami20% draw54% Aku
With Aku Salonen as white
19% Jami17% draw64% Aku
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jami Valpas | Aku Salonen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2111 | 2247 |
| Peak rating | 2112 · Dec 2025 | 2330 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #14,377 | #5,942 |
| World rank peak | #14,223 | #3,163 |
| Federation rank now | #133 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 194 | 279 |
| Months active | 82 | 84 |
| % white wins | 49% | 66% |
| % black wins | 46% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1991 | 2180 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 68 | 172 |
Best Win
Jami Valpas
Aku Salonen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jami Valpas
Aku Salonen