Joakim Nilsson vs Erland Jappinen
Joakim Nilsson (26, FM, SWE) and Erland Jappinen (25, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Nilsson leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 1983, the Elo model gives Nilsson a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 1983 (Δ +272)
With Joakim Nilsson as white
79% Joakim12% draw9% Erland
With Erland Jappinen as white
73% Joakim14% draw13% Erland
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joakim Nilsson | Erland Jappinen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 1983 |
| Peak rating | 2319 · May 2019 | 2074 · Apr 2018 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #27,873 |
| World rank peak | #4,234 | #21,463 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #570 |
| Games (career, STD) | 526 | 250 |
| Months active | 150 | 140 |
| % white wins | 65% | 48% |
| % black wins | 62% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2298 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 0 |
Best Win
Joakim Nilsson
Erland Jappinen
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).
Joakim Nilsson
Erland Jappinen