Stellan Brynell vs Hans Tikkanen
Stellan Brynell (64, GM, SWE) and Hans Tikkanen (41, GM, SWE) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Tikkanen leads with 6 wins to 0, with 10 draws — a 62% draw rate. Their last meeting at Elitserien 2019-20 R456 drew. With current classical ratings of 2343 and 2475, the Elo model gives Tikkanen a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2343 vs 2475 (Δ -132)
With Stellan Brynell as white
25% Stellan23% draw52% Hans
With Hans Tikkanen as white
18% Stellan19% draw63% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stellan Brynell | Hans Tikkanen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2343-7 | 2475 |
| Peak rating | 2538 · Apr 2003 | 2596 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 41 | 26 |
| World rank now | #2,875 | #809 |
| World rank peak | #344 | #239 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,196 | 973 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 48% | 54% |
| % black wins | 42% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2313 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 0 |
Best Win
Stellan Brynell
Hans Tikkanen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stellan Brynell
Hans Tikkanen