Hans Frisk vs Tom Rydstrom
Hans Frisk (69, SWE) and Tom Rydstrom (29, FM, SWE) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Rydstrom leads with 13 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 12% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vaxjo KM 2021 grupp 1 saw Rydstrom prevail. With current classical ratings of 1977 and 2311, the Elo model gives Rydstrom a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1977 vs 2311 (Δ -334)
With Hans Frisk as white
9% Hans12% draw79% Tom
With Tom Rydstrom as white
6% Hans10% draw84% Tom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hans Frisk | Tom Rydstrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1977 | 2311 |
| Peak rating | 2073 · Oct 2005 | 2380 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 48 | 18 |
| World rank now | #31,329 | #3,745 |
| World rank peak | #24,935 | #2,591 |
| Federation rank now | #627 | #64 |
| Games (career, STD) | 430 | 1,267 |
| Months active | 203 | 183 |
| % white wins | 40% | 57% |
| % black wins | 33% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2005 | 2249 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 72 |
Best Win
Hans Frisk
Tom Rydstrom
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hans Frisk
Tom Rydstrom