Bjorn Gamback vs Lars Walinder
Bjorn Gamback (62, CM, SWE) and Lars Walinder (54, FM, SWE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Walinder leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2036 and 2186, the Elo model gives Walinder a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2036 vs 2186 (Δ -150)
With Bjorn Gamback as white
24% Bjorn19% draw56% Lars
With Lars Walinder as white
18% Bjorn16% draw66% Lars
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bjorn Gamback | Lars Walinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2036 | 2186 |
| Peak rating | 2221 · Jan 2007 | 2310 · May 2023 |
| Peak age | 43 | 51 |
| World rank now | #22,427 | #8,926 |
| World rank peak | #10,689 | #3,877 |
| Federation rank now | #466 | #160 |
| Games (career, STD) | 737 | 386 |
| Months active | 218 | 215 |
| % white wins | 49% | 54% |
| % black wins | 43% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2007 | 2184 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 31 |
Best Win
Bjorn Gamback
Lars Walinder
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bjorn Gamback
Lars Walinder