Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen vs Steffen Pedersen
Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen (66, IM, DEN) and Steffen Pedersen (52, IM, DEN) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Fries-Nielsen leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2283 and 2336, the Elo model gives Pedersen a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2283 vs 2336 (Δ -53)
With Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen as white
34% Jens27% draw39% Steffen
With Steffen Pedersen as white
26% Jens22% draw51% Steffen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | Steffen Pedersen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2283 | 2336 |
| Peak rating | 2459 · May 2015 | 2463 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 55 | 27 |
| World rank now | #4,616 | #3,050 |
| World rank peak | #893 | #845 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #30 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,319 | 407 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 47% | 34% |
| % black wins | 42% | 27% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2249 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 0 |
Best Win
Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen
Steffen Pedersen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
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
Steffen Pedersen