Stephan Wagner vs Leif Karlsson
Stephan Wagner (44, AUT) and Leif Karlsson (64, SWE) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 12 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2276 and 1845, the Elo model gives Wagner a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2276 vs 1845 (Δ +431)
With Stephan Wagner as white
90% Stephan8% draw3% Leif
With Leif Karlsson as white
86% Stephan9% draw5% Leif
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stephan Wagner | Leif Karlsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2276-8 | 1845 |
| Peak rating | 2284 · Apr 2026 | 1872 · Feb 2015 |
| Peak age | 44 | 53 |
| World rank now | #4,858 | #62,807 |
| World rank peak | #4,582 | #46,829 |
| Federation rank now | #74 | #1,243 |
| Games (career, STD) | 187 | 224 |
| Months active | 215 | 136 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 55% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2276 | 1831 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 92 | 26 |
Best Win
Stephan Wagner
Leif Karlsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stephan Wagner
Leif Karlsson