Tiger Hillarp Persson vs Hans Tikkanen
Tiger Hillarp Persson (56, GM, SWE) and Hans Tikkanen (41, GM, SWE) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Tikkanen leads with 7 wins to 3, with 8 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bistro Stella Limhamn Chess 2018 saw Hillarp Persson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2420 and 2475, the Elo model gives Tikkanen a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2420 vs 2475 (Δ -55)
With Tiger Hillarp Persson as white
33% Tiger28% draw39% Hans
With Hans Tikkanen as white
26% Tiger24% draw51% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tiger Hillarp Persson | Hans Tikkanen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2420 | 2475 |
| Peak rating | 2618 · Apr 2009 | 2596 · Jul 2011 |
| Peak age | 39 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,358 | #809 |
| World rank peak | #131 | #239 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,737 | 973 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 54% |
| % black wins | 48% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2388 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 0 |
Best Win
Tiger Hillarp Persson
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).
Tiger Hillarp Persson
Hans Tikkanen