Erik Hedman vs Hans Tikkanen
Erik Hedman (50, IM, SWE) and Hans Tikkanen (41, GM, SWE) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Tikkanen leads the classical series 5–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2270 and 2475, the Elo model gives Tikkanen a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2270 vs 2475 (Δ -205)
With Erik Hedman as white
18% Erik19% draw63% Hans
With Hans Tikkanen as white
12% Erik16% draw72% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erik Hedman | Hans Tikkanen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2270 | 2475 |
| Peak rating | 2401 · Jul 2009 | 2596 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 33 | 26 |
| World rank now | #5,070 | #809 |
| World rank peak | #2,166 | #239 |
| Federation rank now | #87 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 685 | 973 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 45% | 54% |
| % black wins | 39% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2267 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 26 | 0 |
Best Win
Erik Hedman
Hans Tikkanen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erik Hedman
Hans Tikkanen