Michael Kallstrom vs Rogert Persson
Michael Kallstrom (67, SWE) and Rogert Persson (74, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Kallstrom leads the classical series 7–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1873 and 1821, the Elo model gives Kallstrom a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1873 vs 1821 (Δ +52)
With Michael Kallstrom as white
53% Michael18% draw29% Rogert
With Rogert Persson as white
42% Michael21% draw37% Rogert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Kallstrom | Rogert Persson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1873 | 1821 |
| Peak rating | 1926 · Nov 2018 | 1821 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 59 | 72 |
| World rank now | #55,025 | #65,099 |
| World rank peak | #37,471 | #60,214 |
| Federation rank now | #1,065 | #1,269 |
| Games (career, STD) | 235 | 84 |
| Months active | 126 | 112 |
| % white wins | 49% | 35% |
| % black wins | 48% | 32% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1667 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 0 |
Best Win
Michael Kallstrom
Rogert Persson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Kallstrom
Rogert Persson