Patrik Lindborg vs Tom Rydstrom
Patrik Lindborg (52, SWE) and Tom Rydstrom (29, FM, SWE) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Rydstrom leads with 11 wins to 6, with 1 draws — a 6% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vaxjo Paskblixt 2026 saw Rydstrom prevail. With current classical ratings of 2134 and 2311, the Elo model gives Rydstrom a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2134 vs 2311 (Δ -177)
With Patrik Lindborg as white
21% Patrik19% draw60% Tom
With Tom Rydstrom as white
15% Patrik16% draw69% Tom
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Patrik Lindborg | Tom Rydstrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2134 | 2311 |
| Peak rating | 2218 · Jan 2019 | 2380 · Aug 2015 |
| Peak age | 45 | 18 |
| World rank now | #12,471 | #3,745 |
| World rank peak | #8,378 | #2,591 |
| Federation rank now | #245 | #64 |
| Games (career, STD) | 446 | 1,267 |
| Months active | 203 | 183 |
| % white wins | 57% | 57% |
| % black wins | 49% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2099 | 2249 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 72 |
Best Win
Patrik Lindborg
Tom Rydstrom
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).
Patrik Lindborg
Tom Rydstrom