Vilka Sipila vs Henri Pohjala
Vilka Sipila (39, IM, FIN) and Henri Pohjala (34, FM, FIN) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Sipila leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2471 and 2342, the Elo model gives Sipila a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2471 vs 2342 (Δ +129)
With Vilka Sipila as white
62% Vilka19% draw18% Henri
With Henri Pohjala as white
52% Vilka23% draw25% Henri
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vilka Sipila | Henri Pohjala | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2471-8 | 2342 |
| Peak rating | 2493 · Jan 2026 | 2409 · Aug 2014 |
| Peak age | 39 | 22 |
| World rank now | #824 | #2,895 |
| World rank peak | #637 | #1,938 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,002 | 491 |
| Months active | 198 | 194 |
| % white wins | 64% | 43% |
| % black wins | 56% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2435 | 2412 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 145 | 12 |
Best Win
Vilka Sipila
Henri Pohjala
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).
Vilka Sipila
Henri Pohjala