Mikael Helin vs Ingvar Gundersen
Mikael Helin (64, CM, SWE) and Ingvar Gundersen (64, NOR) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Helin leads with 9 wins to 4, with 1 draws — a 7% draw rate. Their last meeting at Sallskapets BlixtKM 2019 saw Gundersen prevail. With current classical ratings of 1916 and 1772, the Elo model gives Helin a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1916 vs 1772 (Δ +144)
With Mikael Helin as white
67% Mikael14% draw19% Ingvar
With Ingvar Gundersen as white
57% Mikael17% draw26% Ingvar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Helin | Ingvar Gundersen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1916 | 1772 |
| Peak rating | 2062 · Oct 2001 | 1916 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 39 | 57 |
| World rank now | #44,298 | #85,104 |
| World rank peak | #25,766 | #42,026 |
| Federation rank now | #873 | #798 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,814 | 818 |
| Months active | 211 | 194 |
| % white wins | 49% | 42% |
| % black wins | 45% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1831 | 1437 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 309 | 45 |
Best Win
Mikael Helin
Ingvar Gundersen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikael Helin
Ingvar Gundersen