Jovanka Houska vs Tiger Hillarp Persson
Jovanka Houska (46, IM, ENG) and Tiger Hillarp Persson (56, GM, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Hillarp Persson leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2297 and 2420, the Elo model gives Hillarp Persson a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2297 vs 2420 (Δ -123)
With Jovanka Houska as white
26% Jovanka23% draw51% Tiger
With Tiger Hillarp Persson as white
19% Jovanka19% draw62% Tiger
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jovanka Houska | Tiger Hillarp Persson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2297 | 2420 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Jul 2010 | 2618 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 30 | 39 |
| World rank now | #4,204 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #1,558 | #131 |
| Federation rank now | #69 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,737 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 46% | 53% |
| % black wins | 41% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2165 | 2388 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 76 |
Best Win
Jovanka Houska
Tiger Hillarp Persson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jovanka Houska
Tiger Hillarp Persson