Martin Matthiesen vs Jesper Sondergaard Thybo
Martin Matthiesen (53, FM, DEN) and Jesper Sondergaard Thybo (27, GM, DEN) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Matthiesen leads with 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at Graasten Skakklubs 100 aars Jubilaeums turnering - 1 drew. With current classical ratings of 2330 and 2579, the Elo model gives Thybo a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2330 vs 2579 (Δ -249)
With Martin Matthiesen as white
14% Martin17% draw69% Jesper
With Jesper Sondergaard Thybo as white
9% Martin15% draw76% Jesper
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Matthiesen | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2330 | 2579 |
| Peak rating | 2396 · Mar 2016 | 2604 · Nov 2021 |
| Peak age | 43 | 22 |
| World rank now | #3,203 | #218 |
| World rank peak | #2,257 | #214 |
| Federation rank now | #37 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 761 | 1,295 |
| Months active | 218 | 177 |
| % white wins | 41% | 54% |
| % black wins | 40% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2288 | 2593 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 30 |
Best Win
Martin Matthiesen
Jesper Sondergaard Thybo
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).
Martin Matthiesen
Jesper Sondergaard Thybo