Bjorn Ottosson vs Mattias 1979 Nilsson
Bjorn Ottosson (54, SWE) and Mattias 1979 Nilsson (47, SWE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Nilsson leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1820 and 1912, the Elo model gives Nilsson a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1820 vs 1912 (Δ -92)
With Bjorn Ottosson as white
32% Bjorn20% draw48% Mattias
With Mattias 1979 Nilsson as white
24% Bjorn16% draw59% Mattias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bjorn Ottosson | Mattias 1979 Nilsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1820 | 1912 |
| Peak rating | 1862 · Aug 2024 | 1993 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 52 | 37 |
| World rank now | #70,096 | #45,247 |
| World rank peak | #45,050 | #31,908 |
| Federation rank now | #1,375 | #894 |
| Games (career, STD) | 260 | 222 |
| Months active | 146 | 136 |
| % white wins | 47% | 43% |
| % black wins | 35% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1664 | 1899 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 80 |
Best Win
Bjorn Ottosson
Mattias 1979 Nilsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bjorn Ottosson
Mattias 1979 Nilsson