Ralf Akesson vs Tiger Hillarp Persson
Ralf Akesson (65, GM, SWE) and Tiger Hillarp Persson (56, GM, SWE) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Hillarp Persson leads with 8 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Elitserien 2023-24 R789 saw Hillarp Persson prevail. With current classical ratings of 2316 and 2420, the Elo model gives Hillarp Persson 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 2420 (Δ -104)
With Ralf Akesson as white
28% Ralf24% draw48% Tiger
With Tiger Hillarp Persson as white
21% Ralf20% draw59% Tiger
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2316 | 2420 |
| Peak rating | 2494 · Jan 2006 | 2618 · Apr 2009 |
| Peak age | 45 | 39 |
| World rank now | #3,597 | #1,358 |
| World rank peak | #698 | #131 |
| Federation rank now | #60 | #21 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,539 | 1,737 |
| Months active | 218 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 53% |
| % black wins | 44% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2272 | 2388 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 115 | 76 |
Best Win
Ralf Akesson
Tiger Hillarp Persson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ralf Akesson
Tiger Hillarp Persson