Hans Tikkanen vs Nils Grandelius
Hans Tikkanen (41, GM, SWE) and Nils Grandelius (33, GM, SWE) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Tikkanen leads with 6 wins to 5, with 10 draws — a 48% draw rate. Their last meeting at Turning Torso Chess Event 2019 saw Grandelius prevail. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2662, the Elo model gives Grandelius a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2662 (Δ -187)
With Hans Tikkanen as white
19% Hans21% draw60% Nils
With Nils Grandelius as white
13% Hans17% draw70% Nils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hans Tikkanen | Nils Grandelius | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475 | 2662 |
| Peak rating | 2596 · Jul 2011 | 2694 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 26 | 26 |
| World rank now | #809 | #53 |
| World rank peak | #239 | #44 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 973 | 1,999 |
| Months active | 218 | 198 |
| % white wins | 54% | 48% |
| % black wins | 46% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2627 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 102 |
Best Win
Hans Tikkanen
Nils Grandelius
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hans Tikkanen
Nils Grandelius