Jan Ristoja vs Vilka Sipila
Jan Ristoja (51, FM, FIN) and Vilka Sipila (39, IM, FIN) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Sipila leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2181 and 2471, the Elo model gives Sipila a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2181 vs 2471 (Δ -290)
With Jan Ristoja as white
11% Jan15% draw74% Vilka
With Vilka Sipila as white
7% Jan12% draw80% Vilka
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Ristoja | Vilka Sipila | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2181 | 2471 |
| Peak rating | 2341 · Jul 2004 | 2493 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 39 |
| World rank now | #9,224 | #824 |
| World rank peak | #3,865 | #637 |
| Federation rank now | #72 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 194 | 1,002 |
| Months active | 216 | 199 |
| % white wins | 52% | 64% |
| % black wins | 50% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2191 | 2435 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 145 |
Best Win
Jan Ristoja
Vilka Sipila
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Ristoja
Vilka Sipila