Hans Malmsten vs Bodi Karlman
Hans Malmsten (56, SWE) and Bodi Karlman (50, SWE) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 14 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1967 and 1878, the Elo model gives Malmsten a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1967 vs 1878 (Δ +89)
With Hans Malmsten as white
59% Hans17% draw24% Bodi
With Bodi Karlman as white
48% Hans20% draw32% Bodi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hans Malmsten | Bodi Karlman | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1967 | 1878 |
| Peak rating | 2042 · Aug 2025 | 1886 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 55 | 50 |
| World rank now | #33,253 | #53,707 |
| World rank peak | #20,350 | #52,018 |
| Federation rank now | #662 | #1,042 |
| Games (career, STD) | 124 | 121 |
| Months active | 112 | 43 |
| % white wins | 52% | 56% |
| % black wins | 43% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1972 | 1716 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 98 | 102 |
Best Win
Hans Malmsten
Bodi Karlman
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hans Malmsten
Bodi Karlman