Jonny Hector vs Erik Blomqvist
Jonny Hector (62, GM, SWE) and Erik Blomqvist (36, GM, SWE) have met 22 times in classical OTB. Blomqvist leads with 11 wins to 3, with 8 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Halmstad Open 2026 std saw Blomqvist prevail. With current classical ratings of 2408 and 2472, the Elo model gives Blomqvist a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2408 vs 2472 (Δ -64)
With Jonny Hector as white
32% Jonny27% draw40% Erik
With Erik Blomqvist as white
25% Jonny23% draw52% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jonny Hector | Erik Blomqvist | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2408+1 | 2472+9 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · May 2010 | 2574 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 46 | 27 |
| World rank now | #1,526 | #812 |
| World rank peak | #123 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,521 | 1,848 |
| Months active | 217 | 200 |
| % white wins | 57% | 63% |
| % black wins | 47% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2387 | 2474 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 94 | 269 |
Best Win
Jonny Hector
Erik Blomqvist
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jonny Hector
Erik Blomqvist