Jacob Sylvan vs Mads Andersen
Jacob Sylvan (50, IM, DEN) and Mads Andersen (31, GM, DEN) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Andersen leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2324 and 2559, the Elo model gives Andersen a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2324 vs 2559 (Δ -235)
With Jacob Sylvan as white
15% Jacob18% draw67% Mads
With Mads Andersen as white
10% Jacob15% draw75% Mads
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jacob Sylvan | Mads Andersen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2324+14 | 2559-3 |
| Peak rating | 2429 · Mar 2017 | 2618 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 41 | 28 |
| World rank now | #3,375 | #270 |
| World rank peak | #1,607 | #145 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 702 | 1,483 |
| Months active | 217 | 194 |
| % white wins | 40% | 50% |
| % black wins | 33% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2299 | 2543 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 63 | 93 |
Best Win
Jacob Sylvan
Mads Andersen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jacob Sylvan
Mads Andersen