Thomas Bach Nielsen vs Jorgen Tornhoj Christensen
Thomas Bach Nielsen (57, DEN) and Jorgen Tornhoj Christensen (82, DEN) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Nielsen leads with 11 wins to 1, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at BMS Mesterskabet 2026 - 1 Round 4-6 saw Nielsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2168 and 1833, the Elo model gives Nielsen a 85% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 1833 (Δ +335)
With Thomas Bach Nielsen as white
85% Thomas10% draw6% Jorgen
With Jorgen Tornhoj Christensen as white
79% Thomas11% draw9% Jorgen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Bach Nielsen | Jorgen Tornhoj Christensen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 1833 |
| Peak rating | 2257 · Jan 2001 | 2044 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | 32 | 65 |
| World rank now | #10,020 | #66,266 |
| World rank peak | #7,562 | #25,041 |
| Federation rank now | #135 | #1,237 |
| Games (career, STD) | 494 | 380 |
| Months active | 218 | 188 |
| % white wins | 48% | 42% |
| % black wins | 43% | 30% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2206 | 1759 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 24 |
Best Win
Thomas Bach Nielsen
Jorgen Tornhoj Christensen
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).
Thomas Bach Nielsen
Jorgen Tornhoj Christensen