Luke J McShane vs Nils Grandelius
Luke J McShane (42, GM, ENG) and Nils Grandelius (33, GM, SWE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. McShane leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2597 and 2662, the Elo model gives Grandelius a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2597 vs 2662 (Δ -65)
With Luke J McShane as white
32% Luke28% draw40% Nils
With Nils Grandelius as white
24% Luke23% draw52% Nils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Luke J McShane | Nils Grandelius | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2597 | 2662 |
| Peak rating | 2713 · Jul 2012 | 2694 · Mar 2019 |
| Peak age | 28 | 26 |
| World rank now | #162 | #53 |
| World rank peak | #29 | #44 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 639 | 1,999 |
| Months active | 220 | 198 |
| % white wins | 48% | 48% |
| % black wins | 37% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2576 | 2627 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 67 | 102 |
Best Win
Luke J McShane
Nils Grandelius
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Luke J McShane
Nils Grandelius