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 (Δ +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 Petersen | Michael R. W. Olsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2088 | 2064 |
| Peak rating | 2198 · Jul 2004 | 2139 · Oct 2022 |
| Peak age | 28 | 44 |
| World rank now | #16,517 | #19,076 |
| World rank peak | #11,523 | #12,251 |
| Federation rank now | #262 | #302 |
| Games (career, STD) | 878 | 973 |
| Months active | 218 | 172 |
| % white wins | 43% | 46% |
| % black wins | 38% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2096 | 2062 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 44 | 104 |
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