Lars Persson vs Toni Soppela
Lars Persson (55, SWE) and Toni Soppela (51, SWE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Soppela leads the classical series 4–3 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1986 and 2098, the Elo model gives Soppela a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1986 vs 2098 (Δ -112)
With Lars Persson as white
29% Lars20% draw51% Toni
With Toni Soppela as white
21% Lars17% draw61% Toni
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lars Persson | Toni Soppela | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1986 | 2098 |
| Peak rating | 2146 · Jan 2001 | 2107 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 30 | 50 |
| World rank now | #29,770 | #15,583 |
| World rank peak | #16,437 | #14,542 |
| Federation rank now | #600 | #310 |
| Games (career, STD) | 300 | 215 |
| Months active | 218 | 74 |
| % white wins | 62% | 56% |
| % black wins | 56% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1906 | 2053 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 122 | 97 |
Best Win
Lars Persson
Toni Soppela
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lars Persson
Toni Soppela