Ralf Akesson vs Ari Ziegler
Ralf Akesson (65, GM, SWE) and Ari Ziegler (60, IM, SWE) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Akesson leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2316 and 2284, the Elo model gives Akesson a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2316 vs 2284 (Δ +32)
With Ralf Akesson as white
48% Ralf24% draw29% Ari
With Ari Ziegler as white
36% Ralf28% draw37% Ari
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ralf Akesson | Ari Ziegler | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2316 | 2284 |
| Peak rating | 2494 · Jan 2006 | 2363 · Sep 2012 |
| Peak age | 45 | 46 |
| World rank now | #3,597 | #4,590 |
| World rank peak | #698 | #2,891 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #75 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,539 | 358 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 50% |
| % black wins | 44% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2272 | 2217 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 115 | 23 |
Best Win
Ralf Akesson
Ari Ziegler
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ralf Akesson
Ari Ziegler