Kurt Ekelund vs Nils Erik Berglund
Kurt Ekelund (81, SWE) and Nils Erik Berglund (81, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Ekelund leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 1921 and 1914, the Elo model gives Ekelund a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1921 vs 1914 (Δ +7)
With Kurt Ekelund as white
46% Kurt21% draw34% Nils
With Nils Erik Berglund as white
35% Kurt22% draw43% Nils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kurt Ekelund | Nils Erik Berglund | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1921 | 1914 |
| Peak rating | 2131 · Apr 2002 | 1936 · Aug 2014 |
| Peak age | 57 | 69 |
| World rank now | #43,284 | #42,970 |
| World rank peak | #19,513 | #33,764 |
| Federation rank now | #864 | #843 |
| Games (career, STD) | 470 | 336 |
| Months active | 213 | 197 |
| % white wins | 38% | 43% |
| % black wins | 36% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Kurt Ekelund
Nils Erik Berglund
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kurt Ekelund
Nils Erik Berglund