Joakim Nilsson vs William Cardenas
Joakim Nilsson (26, FM, SWE) and William Cardenas (30, SWE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Nilsson leads the classical series 3–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2104, the Elo model gives Nilsson a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2104 (Δ +151)
With Joakim Nilsson as white
66% Joakim17% draw17% William
With William Cardenas as white
56% Joakim20% draw24% William
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joakim Nilsson | William Cardenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 2104 |
| Peak rating | 2319 · May 2019 | 2119 · Dec 2018 |
| Peak age | 19 | 22 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #17,271 |
| World rank peak | #4,234 | #16,027 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #351 |
| Games (career, STD) | 526 | 175 |
| Months active | 150 | 143 |
| % white wins | 65% | 57% |
| % black wins | 62% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2298 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 0 |
Best Win
Joakim Nilsson
William Cardenas
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joakim Nilsson
William Cardenas