Nils Carlsson vs Hans Malmsten
Nils Carlsson (66, SWE) and Hans Malmsten (56, SWE) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2072 and 1967, the Elo model gives Carlsson a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2072 vs 1967 (Δ +105)
With Nils Carlsson as white
61% Nils17% draw22% Hans
With Hans Malmsten as white
50% Nils21% draw30% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nils Carlsson | Hans Malmsten | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2072 | 1967 |
| Peak rating | 2233 · Jan 2001 | 2042 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 41 | 55 |
| World rank now | #18,176 | #33,253 |
| World rank peak | #10,085 | #20,350 |
| Federation rank now | #384 | #662 |
| Games (career, STD) | 163 | 124 |
| Months active | 217 | 112 |
| % white wins | 53% | 52% |
| % black wins | 52% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2079 | 1972 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 166 | 98 |
Best Win
Nils Carlsson
Hans Malmsten
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nils Carlsson
Hans Malmsten