Ari Ziegler vs Hans Tikkanen
Ari Ziegler (60, IM, SWE) and Hans Tikkanen (41, GM, SWE) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Tikkanen leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2475, the Elo model gives Tikkanen a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2475 (Δ -191)
With Ari Ziegler as white
19% Ari19% draw61% Hans
With Hans Tikkanen as white
13% Ari16% draw70% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ari Ziegler | Hans Tikkanen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2475 |
| Peak rating | 2363 · Sep 2012 | 2596 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 46 | 26 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #809 |
| World rank peak | #2,891 | #239 |
| Federation rank now | #75 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 358 | 973 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 50% | 54% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 23 | 0 |
Best Win
Ari Ziegler
Hans Tikkanen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ari Ziegler
Hans Tikkanen