Daniel Semcesen vs John Arni Nilssen
Daniel Semcesen (40, GM, SWE) and John Arni Nilssen (52, IM, FAI) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Semcesen leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2422 and 2331, the Elo model gives Semcesen a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2422 vs 2331 (Δ +91)
With Daniel Semcesen as white
57% Daniel21% draw22% John
With John Arni Nilssen as white
46% Daniel25% draw30% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Semcesen | John Arni Nilssen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2422 | 2331 |
| Peak rating | 2513 · May 2014 | 2426 · Oct 2003 |
| Peak age | 28 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,332 | #3,180 |
| World rank peak | #667 | #1,473 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,375 | 402 |
| Months active | 216 | 217 |
| % white wins | 52% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2398 | 2320 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 36 | 1 |
Best Win
Daniel Semcesen
John Arni Nilssen
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).
Daniel Semcesen
John Arni Nilssen