Mikael Helin vs Bjorn Knoppel
Mikael Helin (64, CM, SWE) and Bjorn Knoppel (80, SWE) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Knoppel leads with 8 wins to 5, with 3 draws — a 19% draw rate. Their last meeting at Stockholmsmasterskapet 2026 r4-7 drew. With current classical ratings of 1916 and 1711, the Elo model gives Helin a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1916 vs 1711 (Δ +205)
With Mikael Helin as white
74% Mikael12% draw14% Bjorn
With Bjorn Knoppel as white
66% Mikael14% draw20% Bjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Helin | Bjorn Knoppel | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1916 | 1711 |
| Peak rating | 2062 · Oct 2001 | 1877 · Feb 2013 |
| Peak age | 39 | 67 |
| World rank now | #44,298 | #105,728 |
| World rank peak | #25,766 | #45,503 |
| Federation rank now | #873 | #1,950 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,814 | 910 |
| Months active | 211 | 184 |
| % white wins | 49% | 34% |
| % black wins | 45% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1831 | 1546 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 309 | 76 |
Best Win
Mikael Helin
Bjorn Knoppel
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).
Mikael Helin
Bjorn Knoppel