Niklas Jaakkola vs Jami Valpas
Niklas Jaakkola (16, FIN) and Jami Valpas (17, FIN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Jaakkola leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2168 and 2111, the Elo model gives Jaakkola a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 2111 (Δ +57)
With Niklas Jaakkola as white
53% Niklas21% draw27% Jami
With Jami Valpas as white
41% Niklas24% draw35% Jami
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Niklas Jaakkola | Jami Valpas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 2111 |
| Peak rating | 2208 · Jun 2025 | 2112 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 15 | 16 |
| World rank now | #10,020 | #14,377 |
| World rank peak | #7,556 | #14,223 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #133 |
| Games (career, STD) | 321 | 194 |
| Months active | 118 | 82 |
| % white wins | 59% | 49% |
| % black wins | 61% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2029 | 1991 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 68 |
Best Win
Niklas Jaakkola
Jami Valpas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Niklas Jaakkola
Jami Valpas