Lars-Goran Eklund vs Niklas Kjellqvist
Lars-Goran Eklund (60, FM, SWE) and Niklas Kjellqvist (59, SWE) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2228 and 1966, the Elo model gives Eklund a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2228 vs 1966 (Δ +262)
With Lars-Goran Eklund as white
79% Lars-Goran12% draw9% Niklas
With Niklas Kjellqvist as white
72% Lars-Goran14% draw14% Niklas
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lars-Goran Eklund | Niklas Kjellqvist | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2228 | 1966 |
| Peak rating | 2302 · Sep 2011 | 2019 · Jan 2015 |
| Peak age | 45 | 48 |
| World rank now | #6,775 | #32,779 |
| World rank peak | #4,621 | #25,381 |
| Federation rank now | #117 | #660 |
| Games (career, STD) | 153 | 53 |
| Months active | 217 | 138 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 61% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2255 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 42 | 7 |
Best Win
Lars-Goran Eklund
Niklas Kjellqvist
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).
Lars-Goran Eklund
Niklas Kjellqvist