Ari Ziegler vs Erik Blomqvist
Ari Ziegler (60, IM, SWE) and Erik Blomqvist (36, GM, SWE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Blomqvist leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2284 and 2472, the Elo model gives Blomqvist a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2284 vs 2472 (Δ -188)
With Ari Ziegler as white
19% Ari20% draw61% Erik
With Erik Blomqvist as white
13% Ari16% draw70% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ari Ziegler | Erik Blomqvist | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2284 | 2472+9 |
| Peak rating | 2363 · Sep 2012 | 2574 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 46 | 27 |
| World rank now | #4,590 | #812 |
| World rank peak | #2,891 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #75 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 358 | 1,848 |
| Months active | 217 | 200 |
| % white wins | 50% | 63% |
| % black wins | 47% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2474 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 23 | 287 |
Best Win
Ari Ziegler
Erik Blomqvist
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ari Ziegler
Erik Blomqvist