Tapani Sammalvuo vs Olav Sepp
Tapani Sammalvuo (51, IM, FIN) and Olav Sepp (57, IM, EST) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Sepp leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2355, the Elo model gives Sammalvuo a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2355 (Δ +8)
With Tapani Sammalvuo as white
43% Tapani26% draw31% Olav
With Olav Sepp as white
33% Tapani27% draw41% Olav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tapani Sammalvuo | Olav Sepp | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2363 | 2355 |
| Peak rating | 2492 · Nov 2011 | 2490 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 36 | 41 |
| World rank now | #2,397 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #802 | #882 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 530 | 394 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 48% | 39% |
| % black wins | 39% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2307 | 2948 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 1 |
Best Win
Tapani Sammalvuo
Olav Sepp
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).
Tapani Sammalvuo
Olav Sepp