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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 -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 DaelJakob Leon Pajeken
Current rating (STD)2336+32472+20
Peak rating2390 · Aug 20212472 · May 2026
Peak age1723
World rank now#3,048#812
World rank peak#2,278#812
Federation rank now#92#40
Games (career, STD)1,1011,161
Months active140157
% white wins50%47%
% black wins43%41%
TPR last 12m (STD)23892464
Activity 12m (games)27202

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

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