Thomas Bach Nielsen vs Tom Skovgaard
Thomas Bach Nielsen (57, DEN) and Tom Skovgaard (75, DEN) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Nielsen leads with 8 wins to 1, with 8 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at BMS Mesterskabet 2026 - 1 Round 1-3 saw Nielsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2168 and 1954, the Elo model gives Nielsen a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2168 vs 1954 (Δ +214)
With Thomas Bach Nielsen as white
74% Thomas13% draw13% Tom
With Tom Skovgaard as white
66% Thomas16% draw18% Tom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Thomas Bach Nielsen | Tom Skovgaard | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2168 | 1954 |
| Peak rating | 2257 · Jan 2001 | 2079 · Apr 2004 |
| Peak age | 32 | 53 |
| World rank now | #10,020 | #35,857 |
| World rank peak | #7,562 | #22,681 |
| Federation rank now | #135 | #635 |
| Games (career, STD) | 494 | 499 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 48% | 25% |
| % black wins | 43% | 28% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2206 | 2003 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 21 |
Best Win
Thomas Bach Nielsen
Tom Skovgaard
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
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
Tom Skovgaard