Jonny Hector vs Tiger Hillarp Persson
Jonny Hector (62, GM, SWE) and Tiger Hillarp Persson (56, GM, SWE) have met 48 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 14–14 with 20 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Halmstad Open 2026 std drew. With current classical ratings of 2408 and 2420, the Elo model gives Hillarp Persson a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2408 vs 2420 (Δ -12)
With Jonny Hector as white
40% Jonny28% draw33% Tiger
With Tiger Hillarp Persson as white
30% Jonny26% draw44% Tiger
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jonny Hector | Tiger Hillarp Persson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2408+1 | 2420 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · May 2010 | 2618 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 46 | 39 |
| World rank now | #1,526 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #123 | #131 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,521 | 1,737 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 53% |
| % black wins | 47% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2388 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 76 |
Best Win
Jonny Hector
Tiger Hillarp Persson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (50)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jonny Hector
Tiger Hillarp Persson