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Steen Petersen vs Michael R. W. Olsen

Steen Petersen (50, DEN) and Michael R. W. Olsen (48, DEN) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Petersen leads with 8 wins to 1, with 4 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bronshoj Mesterskabet 2026 - 1 Round 1-3 drew. With current classical ratings of 2088 and 2064, the Elo model gives Petersen a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2088 vs 2064 +24)
With Steen Petersen as white
48% Steen22% draw31% Michael
With Michael R. W. Olsen as white
36% Steen24% draw39% Michael

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Steen PetersenMichael R. W. Olsen
Current rating (STD)20882064
Peak rating2198 · Jul 20042139 · Oct 2022
Peak age2844
World rank now#16,517#19,076
World rank peak#11,523#12,251
Federation rank now#262#302
Games (career, STD)878973
Months active218172
% white wins43%46%
% black wins38%39%
TPR last 12m (STD)20962062
Activity 12m (games)44104

Best Win

Steen Petersen
Michael R. W. Olsen

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (13)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Steen Petersen
Michael R. W. Olsen

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