Mattias 1979 Nilsson vs Marcus Johnsson
Mattias 1979 Nilsson (47, SWE) and Marcus Johnsson (54, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Nilsson leads the classical series 4–2 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1912 and 1915, the Elo model gives Johnsson a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1912 vs 1915 (Δ -3)
With Mattias 1979 Nilsson as white
44% Mattias21% draw35% Marcus
With Marcus Johnsson as white
34% Mattias21% draw45% Marcus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mattias 1979 Nilsson | Marcus Johnsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1912 | 1915 |
| Peak rating | 1993 · Dec 2016 | 2021 · Apr 2015 |
| Peak age | 37 | 43 |
| World rank now | #45,247 | #44,554 |
| World rank peak | #31,908 | #28,600 |
| Federation rank now | #894 | #882 |
| Games (career, STD) | 222 | 231 |
| Months active | 136 | 135 |
| % white wins | 43% | 51% |
| % black wins | 47% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1899 | 1906 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 64 |
Best Win
Mattias 1979 Nilsson
Marcus Johnsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mattias 1979 Nilsson
Marcus Johnsson