Tapani Sammalvuo vs Toivo Keinanen
Tapani Sammalvuo (51, IM, FIN) and Toivo Keinanen (24, IM, FIN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Keinanen leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2495, the Elo model gives Keinanen a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2495 (Δ -132)
With Tapani Sammalvuo as white
25% Tapani23% draw52% Toivo
With Toivo Keinanen as white
18% Tapani19% draw63% Toivo
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tapani Sammalvuo | Toivo Keinanen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2363 | 2495+2 |
| Peak rating | 2492 · Nov 2011 | 2557 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 36 | 22 |
| World rank now | #2,397 | #619 |
| World rank peak | #802 | #312 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 530 | 815 |
| Months active | 217 | 158 |
| % white wins | 48% | 65% |
| % black wins | 39% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2307 | 2435 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 19 | 281 |
Best Win
Tapani Sammalvuo
Toivo Keinanen
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
Toivo Keinanen