Lars Walinder vs Mikael Naslund
Lars Walinder (54, FM, SWE) and Mikael Naslund (64, FM, SWE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Walinder leads the classical series 5–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2186 and 2154, the Elo model gives Walinder a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2186 vs 2154 (Δ +32)
With Lars Walinder as white
48% Lars22% draw29% Mikael
With Mikael Naslund as white
37% Lars26% draw37% Mikael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Lars Walinder | Mikael Naslund | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2186 | 2154 |
| Peak rating | 2310 · May 2023 | 2310 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 51 | 45 |
| World rank now | #8,926 | #10,976 |
| World rank peak | #3,877 | #7,821 |
| Federation rank now | #160 | #210 |
| Games (career, STD) | 386 | 569 |
| Months active | 215 | 193 |
| % white wins | 54% | 51% |
| % black wins | 49% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2184 | 2132 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 42 |
Best Win
Lars Walinder
Mikael Naslund
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Lars Walinder
Mikael Naslund