Tapani Sammalvuo vs Tero Kokkila
Tapani Sammalvuo (51, IM, FIN) and Tero Kokkila (58, FM, FIN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2265, the Elo model gives Sammalvuo a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2265 (Δ +98)
With Tapani Sammalvuo as white
58% Tapani20% draw22% Tero
With Tero Kokkila as white
47% Tapani24% draw29% Tero
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tapani Sammalvuo | Tero Kokkila | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2363 | 2265 |
| Peak rating | 2492 · Nov 2011 | 2350 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 36 | 41 |
| World rank now | #2,397 | #5,254 |
| World rank peak | #802 | #3,415 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 530 | 315 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 48% | 39% |
| % black wins | 39% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2307 | 2266 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 19 |
Best Win
Tapani Sammalvuo
Tero Kokkila
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tapani Sammalvuo
Tero Kokkila