Nils Carlsson vs Eric Thorn
Nils Carlsson (66, SWE) and Eric Thorn (34, FM, SWE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Thorn leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2072 and 2358, the Elo model gives Thorn a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2072 vs 2358 (Δ -286)
With Nils Carlsson as white
12% Nils14% draw74% Eric
With Eric Thorn as white
8% Nils12% draw80% Eric
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nils Carlsson | Eric Thorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2072 | 2358 |
| Peak rating | 2233 · Jan 2001 | 2406 · Nov 2022 |
| Peak age | 41 | 30 |
| World rank now | #18,176 | #2,516 |
| World rank peak | #10,085 | #1,833 |
| Federation rank now | #384 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 163 | 763 |
| Months active | 217 | 187 |
| % white wins | 53% | 63% |
| % black wins | 52% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2079 | 2326 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 166 | 93 |
Best Win
Nils Carlsson
Eric Thorn
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nils Carlsson
Eric Thorn