Bengt Sjodin vs Mikael Helin
Bengt Sjodin (71, SWE) and Mikael Helin (64, CM, SWE) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sjodin leads with 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Rilton Elo 2022-2023 saw Helin prevail. With current classical ratings of 1939 and 1916, the Elo model gives Sjodin a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1939 vs 1916 (Δ +23)
With Bengt Sjodin as white
48% Bengt20% draw32% Mikael
With Mikael Helin as white
37% Bengt23% draw40% Mikael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bengt Sjodin | Mikael Helin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1939 | 1916 |
| Peak rating | 2166 · Jul 2007 | 2062 · Oct 2001 |
| Peak age | 52 | 39 |
| World rank now | #39,653 | #44,298 |
| World rank peak | #15,598 | #25,766 |
| Federation rank now | #786 | #873 |
| Games (career, STD) | 577 | 1,814 |
| Months active | 218 | 211 |
| % white wins | 46% | 49% |
| % black wins | 43% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1831 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 309 |
Best Win
Bengt Sjodin
Mikael Helin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bengt Sjodin
Mikael Helin