Jan Eriksson vs Rolf Goransson
Jan Eriksson (73, SWE) and Rolf Goransson (75, SWE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Goransson leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1578 and 1865, the Elo model gives Goransson a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1578 vs 1865 (Δ -287)
With Jan Eriksson as white
13% Jan11% draw75% Rolf
With Rolf Goransson as white
9% Jan9% draw82% Rolf
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Eriksson | Rolf Goransson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1578 | 1865 |
| Peak rating | 1711 · Mar 2024 | 1997 · Jan 2015 |
| Peak age | 71 | 64 |
| World rank now | #154,727 | #57,203 |
| World rank peak | #78,757 | #32,145 |
| Federation rank now | #2,582 | #1,122 |
| Games (career, STD) | 339 | 175 |
| Months active | 171 | 155 |
| % white wins | 29% | 59% |
| % black wins | 23% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1390 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 58 | 24 |
Best Win
Jan Eriksson
Rolf Goransson
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).
Jan Eriksson
Rolf Goransson