Hans Tikkanen vs Daniel Semcesen
Hans Tikkanen (41, GM, SWE) and Daniel Semcesen (40, GM, SWE) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Tikkanen leads with 4 wins to 3, with 13 draws — a 65% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bistro Stella Limhamn Chess 2018 saw Semcesen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2422, the Elo model gives Tikkanen a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2422 (Δ +53)
With Hans Tikkanen as white
51% Hans24% draw26% Daniel
With Daniel Semcesen as white
38% Hans28% draw33% Daniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hans Tikkanen | Daniel Semcesen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2422 |
| Peak rating | 2596 · Jul 2011 | 2513 · May 2014 |
| Peak age | 26 | 28 |
| World rank now | #809 | #1,332 |
| World rank peak | #239 | #667 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 973 | 1,375 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 54% | 52% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2398 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 36 |
Best Win
Hans Tikkanen
Daniel Semcesen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hans Tikkanen
Daniel Semcesen