Joakim Nilsson vs Vitus Buchert
Joakim Nilsson (26, FM, SWE) and Vitus Buchert (25, SWE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Nilsson leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 1958, the Elo model gives Nilsson a 82% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 1958 (Δ +297)
With Joakim Nilsson as white
82% Joakim11% draw7% Vitus
With Vitus Buchert as white
75% Joakim13% draw12% Vitus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joakim Nilsson | Vitus Buchert | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 1958 |
| Peak rating | 2319 · May 2019 | 1970 · May 2017 |
| Peak age | 19 | 16 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #33,684 |
| World rank peak | #4,234 | #30,189 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #670 |
| Games (career, STD) | 526 | 245 |
| Months active | 150 | 143 |
| % white wins | 65% | 49% |
| % black wins | 62% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2298 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 0 |
Best Win
Joakim Nilsson
Vitus Buchert
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joakim Nilsson
Vitus Buchert