Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen vs Martin Matthiesen
Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (66, IM, DEN) and Martin Matthiesen (53, FM, DEN) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Fries-Nielsen leads with 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at SonFlow Cup - Kolding Bymesterskab 2026 - 1 saw Matthiesen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2283 and 2330, the Elo model gives Matthiesen a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2283 vs 2330 (Δ -47)
With Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen as white
35% Jens27% draw38% Martin
With Martin Matthiesen as white
27% Jens23% draw50% Martin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Martin Matthiesen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2283 | 2330 |
| Peak rating | 2459 · May 2015 | 2396 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 55 | 43 |
| World rank now | #4,616 | #3,203 |
| World rank peak | #893 | #2,257 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #37 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,319 | 761 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 47% | 41% |
| % black wins | 42% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2253 | 2288 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 45 | 50 |
Best Win
Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen
Martin Matthiesen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen
Martin Matthiesen