Mikael Forsberg vs Ewoud Demeestere
Mikael Forsberg (64, SWE) and Ewoud Demeestere (20, SWE) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Demeestere leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1742 and 1866, the Elo model gives Demeestere a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1742 vs 1866 (Δ -124)
With Mikael Forsberg as white
29% Mikael17% draw54% Ewoud
With Ewoud Demeestere as white
21% Mikael15% draw64% Ewoud
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Forsberg | Ewoud Demeestere | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1742 | 1866 |
| Peak rating | 1908 · Sep 2012 | 1963 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 50 | 19 |
| World rank now | #95,218 | #56,949 |
| World rank peak | #45,836 | #32,358 |
| Federation rank now | #1,781 | #1,112 |
| Games (career, STD) | 406 | 164 |
| Months active | 166 | 46 |
| % white wins | 35% | 39% |
| % black wins | 33% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1552 | 1711 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 108 | 83 |
Best Win
Mikael Forsberg
Ewoud Demeestere
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).
Mikael Forsberg
Ewoud Demeestere