Vagn Jensen vs Benny Lauridsen
Vagn Jensen (78, DEN) and Benny Lauridsen (61, DEN) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Jensen leads with 7 wins to 0, with 12 draws — a 63% draw rate. Their last meeting at Syddjurs Sommer EMT 2019-1 drew. With current classical ratings of 2109 and 1985, the Elo model gives Jensen a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2109 vs 1985 (Δ +124)
With Vagn Jensen as white
63% Vagn17% draw20% Benny
With Benny Lauridsen as white
53% Vagn20% draw28% Benny
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vagn Jensen | Benny Lauridsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2109 | 1985 |
| Peak rating | 2205 · Apr 2016 | 2070 · Feb 2017 |
| Peak age | 68 | 52 |
| World rank now | #13,692 | #28,169 |
| World rank peak | #9,898 | #21,897 |
| Federation rank now | #221 | #514 |
| Games (career, STD) | 393 | 458 |
| Months active | 218 | 175 |
| % white wins | 49% | 45% |
| % black wins | 38% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Vagn Jensen
Benny Lauridsen
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).
Vagn Jensen
Benny Lauridsen