Lars Karlsson vs Carl Cederstam
Lars Karlsson (71, GM, SWE) and Carl Cederstam (33, FM, SWE) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Karlsson leads the classical series 3–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2376, the Elo model gives Karlsson a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2376 (Δ +40)
With Lars Karlsson as white
49% Lars24% draw27% Carl
With Carl Cederstam as white
36% Lars29% draw35% Carl
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lars Karlsson | Carl Cederstam | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416 | 2376 |
| Peak rating | 2509 · Jan 2006 | 2376 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 51 | 33 |
| World rank now | #1,412 | #2,109 |
| World rank peak | #572 | #2,109 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #35 |
| Games (career, STD) | 793 | 818 |
| Months active | 217 | 182 |
| % white wins | 63% | 53% |
| % black wins | 58% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2373 | 2385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 23 | 38 |
Best Win
Lars Karlsson
Carl Cederstam
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lars Karlsson
Carl Cederstam