Mikael Helin vs Nils Carlsson
Mikael Helin (64, CM, SWE) and Nils Carlsson (66, SWE) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 23 rapid/blitz games. Helin leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1916 and 2072, the Elo model gives Carlsson a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1916 vs 2072 (Δ -156)
With Mikael Helin as white
24% Mikael18% draw58% Nils
With Nils Carlsson as white
17% Mikael15% draw68% Nils
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikael Helin | Nils Carlsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1916 | 2072 |
| Peak rating | 2062 · Oct 2001 | 2233 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 39 | 41 |
| World rank now | #44,298 | #18,176 |
| World rank peak | #25,766 | #10,085 |
| Federation rank now | #873 | #384 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,814 | 163 |
| Months active | 211 | 217 |
| % white wins | 49% | 53% |
| % black wins | 45% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1831 | 2079 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 309 | 166 |
Best Win
Mikael Helin
Nils Carlsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikael Helin
Nils Carlsson