Nils Erik Berglund vs Torbjorn Backlin
Nils Erik Berglund (81, SWE) and Torbjorn Backlin (79, SWE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Berglund leads the classical series 4–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1914 and 1695, the Elo model gives Berglund a 75% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1914 vs 1695 (Δ +219)
With Nils Erik Berglund as white
75% Nils12% draw13% Torbjorn
With Torbjorn Backlin as white
67% Nils14% draw19% Torbjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nils Erik Berglund | Torbjorn Backlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1914 | 1695 |
| Peak rating | 1936 · Aug 2014 | 1799 · May 2017 |
| Peak age | 69 | 70 |
| World rank now | #42,970 | #111,505 |
| World rank peak | #33,764 | #55,180 |
| Federation rank now | #843 | #2,039 |
| Games (career, STD) | 336 | 209 |
| Months active | 197 | 162 |
| % white wins | 43% | 37% |
| % black wins | 39% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1442 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 29 |
Best Win
Nils Erik Berglund
Torbjorn Backlin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nils Erik Berglund
Torbjorn Backlin