Linus Johansson vs Tom Rydstrom
Linus Johansson (31, IM, SWE) and Tom Rydstrom (29, FM, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Johansson leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2421 and 2311, the Elo model gives Johansson a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2421 vs 2311 (Δ +110)
With Linus Johansson as white
60% Linus20% draw20% Tom
With Tom Rydstrom as white
49% Linus24% draw28% Tom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Linus Johansson | Tom Rydstrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2421-4 | 2311-3 |
| Peak rating | 2506 · Aug 2020 | 2380 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 25 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,346 | #3,746 |
| World rank peak | #689 | #2,591 |
| Federation rank now | #20 | #64 |
| Games (career, STD) | 990 | 1,267 |
| Months active | 181 | 182 |
| % white wins | 48% | 57% |
| % black wins | 36% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2417 | 2249 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 56 | 72 |
Best Win
Linus Johansson
Tom Rydstrom
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Linus Johansson
Tom Rydstrom