Emilio Gonzalez vs Mattias 1979 Nilsson
Emilio Gonzalez (33, SWE) and Mattias 1979 Nilsson (47, SWE) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Gonzalez leads the classical series 4–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1956 and 1912, the Elo model gives Gonzalez a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1956 vs 1912 (Δ +44)
With Emilio Gonzalez as white
52% Emilio19% draw29% Mattias
With Mattias 1979 Nilsson as white
40% Emilio23% draw37% Mattias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Emilio Gonzalez | Mattias 1979 Nilsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1956 | 1912 |
| Peak rating | 2011 · Jul 2025 | 1993 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 32 | 37 |
| World rank now | #35,427 | #45,247 |
| World rank peak | #24,716 | #31,908 |
| Federation rank now | #703 | #894 |
| Games (career, STD) | 240 | 222 |
| Months active | 150 | 136 |
| % white wins | 37% | 43% |
| % black wins | 35% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1927 | 1899 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 48 | 80 |
Best Win
Emilio Gonzalez
Mattias 1979 Nilsson
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).
Emilio Gonzalez
Mattias 1979 Nilsson