Pontus Sjodahl vs Hans Tikkanen
Pontus Sjodahl (55, IM, SWE) and Hans Tikkanen (41, GM, SWE) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Tikkanen leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2404 and 2475, the Elo model gives Tikkanen a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2404 vs 2475 (Δ -71)
With Pontus Sjodahl as white
31% Pontus27% draw42% Hans
With Hans Tikkanen as white
24% Pontus23% draw53% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pontus Sjodahl | Hans Tikkanen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2404 | 2475 |
| Peak rating | 2441 · Jul 2019 | 2596 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 48 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,604 | #809 |
| World rank peak | #1,221 | #239 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 324 | 973 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 54% | 54% |
| % black wins | 41% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2221 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 0 |
Best Win
Pontus Sjodahl
Hans Tikkanen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pontus Sjodahl
Hans Tikkanen