Joakim Nilsson vs Gustav Carlsson
Joakim Nilsson (26, FM, SWE) and Gustav Carlsson (28, SWE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Nilsson leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2131, the Elo model gives Nilsson a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2131 (Δ +124)
With Joakim Nilsson as white
62% Joakim18% draw20% Gustav
With Gustav Carlsson as white
52% Joakim21% draw27% Gustav
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joakim Nilsson | Gustav Carlsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 2131 |
| Peak rating | 2319 · May 2019 | 2131 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 28 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #12,707 |
| World rank peak | #4,234 | #12,707 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #254 |
| Games (career, STD) | 526 | 256 |
| Months active | 150 | 127 |
| % white wins | 65% | 63% |
| % black wins | 62% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2298 | 2144 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 107 |
Best Win
Joakim Nilsson
Gustav Carlsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joakim Nilsson
Gustav Carlsson