Siem Van Dael vs Jakob Leon Pajeken
Siem Van Dael (22, FM, NED) and Jakob Leon Pajeken (23, IM, GER) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Pajeken leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2336 and 2472, the Elo model gives Pajeken a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2336 vs 2472 (Δ -136)
With Siem Van Dael as white
25% Siem23% draw53% Jakob
With Jakob Leon Pajeken as white
18% Siem19% draw63% Jakob
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Siem Van Dael | Jakob Leon Pajeken | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2336+3 | 2472+20 |
| Peak rating | 2390 · Aug 2021 | 2472 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 23 |
| World rank now | #3,048 | #812 |
| World rank peak | #2,278 | #812 |
| Federation rank now | #92 | #40 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,101 | 1,161 |
| Months active | 140 | 157 |
| % white wins | 50% | 47% |
| % black wins | 43% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2389 | 2464 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 202 |
Best Win
Siem Van Dael
Jakob Leon Pajeken
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Siem Van Dael
Jakob Leon Pajeken