Mikael Agopov vs Vilka Sipila
Mikael Agopov (48, IM, FIN) and Vilka Sipila (39, IM, FIN) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Sipila leads with 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Matin paivan turnaus 2026 A-ryhma rounds 4-7 drew. With current classical ratings of 2388 and 2471, the Elo model gives Sipila a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2388 vs 2471 (Δ -83)
With Mikael Agopov as white
30% Mikael26% draw44% Vilka
With Vilka Sipila as white
23% Mikael22% draw55% Vilka
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Agopov | Vilka Sipila | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2388-18 | 2471-8 |
| Peak rating | 2465 · Jun 2015 | 2493 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 37 | 39 |
| World rank now | #1,889 | #824 |
| World rank peak | #995 | #637 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 828 | 1,002 |
| Months active | 217 | 198 |
| % white wins | 46% | 64% |
| % black wins | 39% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2347 | 2435 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 151 |
Best Win
Mikael Agopov
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).
Mikael Agopov
Vilka Sipila