Anders Bering vs Thomas Kirknel
Anders Bering (57, DEN) and Thomas Kirknel (60, DEN) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Bering leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1954 and 2083, the Elo model gives Kirknel a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1954 vs 2083 (Δ -129)
With Anders Bering as white
27% Anders19% draw54% Thomas
With Thomas Kirknel as white
20% Anders16% draw64% Thomas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Anders Bering | Thomas Kirknel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1954 | 2083 |
| Peak rating | 2121 · Oct 2001 | 2199 · Oct 2012 |
| Peak age | 32 | 46 |
| World rank now | #33,212 | #17,035 |
| World rank peak | #20,530 | #10,516 |
| Federation rank now | #635 | #272 |
| Games (career, STD) | 168 | 336 |
| Months active | 217 | 184 |
| % white wins | 34% | 49% |
| % black wins | 34% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1765 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 6 |
Best Win
Anders Bering
Thomas Kirknel
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).
Anders Bering
Thomas Kirknel