Daniel Semcesen vs Nils Grandelius
Daniel Semcesen (40, GM, SWE) and Nils Grandelius (33, GM, SWE) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Semcesen leads with 6 wins to 5, with 2 draws — a 15% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bistro Stella Limhamn Chess 2018 saw Grandelius prevail. With current classical ratings of 2422 and 2662, the Elo model gives Grandelius a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2422 vs 2662 (Δ -240)
With Daniel Semcesen as white
15% Daniel18% draw68% Nils
With Nils Grandelius as white
9% Daniel15% draw75% Nils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel Semcesen | Nils Grandelius | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2422 | 2662 |
| Peak rating | 2513 · May 2014 | 2694 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,332 | #53 |
| World rank peak | #667 | #44 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,375 | 1,999 |
| Months active | 217 | 198 |
| % white wins | 52% | 48% |
| % black wins | 43% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2398 | 2627 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 36 | 102 |
Best Win
Daniel Semcesen
Nils Grandelius
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel Semcesen
Nils Grandelius