Ralf Akesson vs Erik Blomqvist
Ralf Akesson (65, GM, SWE) and Erik Blomqvist (36, GM, SWE) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Blomqvist leads with 5 wins to 4, with 7 draws — a 44% draw rate. Their last meeting at Halmstad Open 2026 rpd saw Blomqvist prevail. With current classical ratings of 2316 and 2472, the Elo model gives Blomqvist a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2316 vs 2472 (Δ -156)
With Ralf Akesson as white
23% Ralf21% draw56% Erik
With Erik Blomqvist as white
16% Ralf18% draw66% Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ralf Akesson | Erik Blomqvist | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2316 | 2472 |
| Peak rating | 2494 · Jan 2006 | 2574 · Jan 2017 |
| Peak age | 45 | 27 |
| World rank now | #3,596 | #812 |
| World rank peak | #698 | #330 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,539 | 1,848 |
| Months active | 219 | 201 |
| % white wins | 53% | 63% |
| % black wins | 44% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2272 | 2474 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 115 | 269 |
Best Win
Ralf Akesson
Erik Blomqvist
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).
Ralf Akesson
Erik Blomqvist