Esben Christensen vs Michael Tandrup
Esben Christensen (56, DEN) and Michael Tandrup (63, DEN) have met 19 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 9 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bronshoj Efteraarsturneirng 2019-A drew. With current classical ratings of 2002 and 1957, the Elo model gives Christensen a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2002 vs 1957 (Δ +45)
With Esben Christensen as white
52% Esben20% draw29% Michael
With Michael Tandrup as white
40% Esben23% draw37% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Esben Christensen | Michael Tandrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2002 | 1957 |
| Peak rating | 2127 · Jan 2003 | 2037 · Nov 2013 |
| Peak age | 33 | 50 |
| World rank now | #27,169 | #35,213 |
| World rank peak | #20,755 | #27,500 |
| Federation rank now | #469 | #623 |
| Games (career, STD) | 828 | 1,241 |
| Months active | 218 | 211 |
| % white wins | 37% | 30% |
| % black wins | 32% | 25% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1916 | 1955 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 36 | 50 |
Best Win
Esben Christensen
Michael Tandrup
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Esben Christensen
Michael Tandrup