Mika Karttunen vs Henri Pohjala
Mika Karttunen (45, IM, FIN) and Henri Pohjala (34, FM, FIN) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Karttunen leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2503 and 2342, the Elo model gives Karttunen a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2503 vs 2342 (Δ +161)
With Mika Karttunen as white
67% Mika18% draw15% Henri
With Henri Pohjala as white
57% Mika21% draw22% Henri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mika Karttunen | Henri Pohjala | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2503+13 | 2342 |
| Peak rating | 2503 · May 2026 | 2409 · Aug 2014 |
| Peak age | 45 | 22 |
| World rank now | #563 | #2,895 |
| World rank peak | #563 | #1,938 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 616 | 491 |
| Months active | 217 | 194 |
| % white wins | 53% | 43% |
| % black wins | 40% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2984 | 2412 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 12 |
Best Win
Mika Karttunen
Henri Pohjala
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mika Karttunen
Henri Pohjala