Mikael Helin vs Hans Malmsten
Mikael Helin (64, CM, SWE) and Hans Malmsten (56, SWE) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Malmsten leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1916 and 1967, the Elo model gives Malmsten a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1916 vs 1967 (Δ -51)
With Mikael Helin as white
36% Mikael23% draw41% Hans
With Hans Malmsten as white
28% Mikael19% draw53% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Helin | Hans Malmsten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1916 | 1967 |
| Peak rating | 2062 · Oct 2001 | 2042 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 39 | 55 |
| World rank now | #44,298 | #33,253 |
| World rank peak | #25,766 | #20,350 |
| Federation rank now | #873 | #662 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,814 | 124 |
| Months active | 211 | 112 |
| % white wins | 49% | 52% |
| % black wins | 45% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1831 | 1972 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 309 | 98 |
Best Win
Mikael Helin
Hans Malmsten
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikael Helin
Hans Malmsten