Jan Bengtsson vs Staffan Thomasson
Jan Bengtsson (76, SWE) and Staffan Thomasson (69, SWE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Thomasson leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1961 and 1854, the Elo model gives Bengtsson a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1961 vs 1854 (Δ +107)
With Jan Bengtsson as white
61% Jan16% draw23% Staffan
With Staffan Thomasson as white
51% Jan19% draw30% Staffan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Bengtsson | Staffan Thomasson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1961 | 1854 |
| Peak rating | 2120 · Jul 2007 | 2068 · Apr 2003 |
| Peak age | 57 | 46 |
| World rank now | #31,643 | #60,216 |
| World rank peak | #18,648 | #27,130 |
| Federation rank now | #637 | #1,185 |
| Games (career, STD) | 199 | 824 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 37% | 39% |
| % black wins | 46% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1847 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 21 |
Best Win
Jan Bengtsson
Staffan Thomasson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Bengtsson
Staffan Thomasson