Kim Pilgaard vs Jose Candela Perez
Kim Pilgaard (59, IM, DEN) and Jose Candela Perez (54, IM, ESP) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Candela Perez leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2346 and 2309, the Elo model gives Pilgaard a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2346 vs 2309 (Δ +37)
With Kim Pilgaard as white
48% Kim24% draw28% Jose
With Jose Candela Perez as white
36% Kim28% draw36% Jose
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kim Pilgaard | Jose Candela Perez | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2346 | 2309 |
| Peak rating | 2459 · Oct 2003 | 2447 · Jul 2013 |
| Peak age | 36 | 41 |
| World rank now | #2,800 | #3,812 |
| World rank peak | #970 | #1,280 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #205 |
| Games (career, STD) | 493 | 633 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 47% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2307 | 2304 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 37 | 110 |
Best Win
Kim Pilgaard
Jose Candela Perez
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).
Kim Pilgaard
Jose Candela Perez