Carsten Schjodt Pedersen vs Knud Poulsen
Carsten Schjodt Pedersen (78, DEN) and Knud Poulsen (72, DEN) have met 13 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 3 draws — a 23% draw rate. Their last meeting at Syddjurs Aabne Efteraars EMT 2020-1 saw Pedersen prevail. With current classical ratings of 1902 and 1807, the Elo model gives Pedersen a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1902 vs 1807 (Δ +95)
With Carsten Schjodt Pedersen as white
60% Carsten16% draw24% Knud
With Knud Poulsen as white
49% Carsten19% draw32% Knud
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Carsten Schjodt Pedersen | Knud Poulsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1902 | 1807 |
| Peak rating | 1902 · Mar 2024 | 1949 · Sep 2013 |
| Peak age | 76 | 59 |
| World rank now | #48,008 | #74,141 |
| World rank peak | #41,284 | #39,457 |
| Federation rank now | #945 | #1,390 |
| Games (career, STD) | 217 | 491 |
| Months active | 173 | 160 |
| % white wins | 48% | 41% |
| % black wins | 31% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1795 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 39 |
Best Win
Carsten Schjodt Pedersen
Knud Poulsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Carsten Schjodt Pedersen
Knud Poulsen