Dick Sorensen vs John Laurids Hansen
Dick Sorensen (71, DEN) and John Laurids Hansen (59, DEN) have met 36 times in classical OTB. Sorensen leads with 17 wins to 6, with 13 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at KSU 3 Dagturnering 2019-2 drew. With current classical ratings of 1993 and 1944, the Elo model gives Sorensen a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1993 vs 1944 (Δ +49)
With Dick Sorensen as white
52% Dick19% draw28% John
With John Laurids Hansen as white
41% Dick23% draw36% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dick Sorensen | John Laurids Hansen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1993 | 1944 |
| Peak rating | 2053 · Nov 2013 | 1999 · May 2022 |
| Peak age | 58 | 55 |
| World rank now | #28,059 | #37,967 |
| World rank peak | #25,394 | #23,453 |
| Federation rank now | #539 | #684 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,549 | 1,178 |
| Months active | 188 | 199 |
| % white wins | 36% | 44% |
| % black wins | 32% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1939 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 21 |
Best Win
Dick Sorensen
John Laurids Hansen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dick Sorensen
John Laurids Hansen