Tomi Nyback vs Meelis Kanep
Tomi Nyback (41, GM, FIN) and Meelis Kanep (43, GM, EST) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Nyback leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2601 and 2369, the Elo model gives Nyback a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2601 vs 2369 (Δ +232)
With Tomi Nyback as white
75% Tomi15% draw10% Meelis
With Meelis Kanep as white
66% Tomi18% draw15% Meelis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tomi Nyback | Meelis Kanep | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2601 | 2369 |
| Peak rating | 2656 · Jan 2011 | 2537 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 26 | 27 |
| World rank now | #153 | #2,260 |
| World rank peak | #71 | #450 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 696 | 622 |
| Months active | 220 | 216 |
| % white wins | 56% | 49% |
| % black wins | 42% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2602 | 2282 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 177 |
Best Win
Tomi Nyback
Meelis Kanep
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tomi Nyback
Meelis Kanep