Tom Rydstrom vs Marcus Johnsson
Tom Rydstrom (29, FM, SWE) and Marcus Johnsson (54, SWE) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Rydstrom leads with 12 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vaxjo SK KM 2026 grp 1 r6-7 saw Rydstrom prevail. With current classical ratings of 2311 and 1915, the Elo model gives Rydstrom a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2311 vs 1915 (Δ +396)
With Tom Rydstrom as white
88% Tom9% draw3% Marcus
With Marcus Johnsson as white
84% Tom10% draw6% Marcus
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tom Rydstrom | Marcus Johnsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2311-3 | 1915+7 |
| Peak rating | 2380 · Aug 2015 | 2021 · Apr 2015 |
| Peak age | 18 | 43 |
| World rank now | #3,746 | #44,552 |
| World rank peak | #2,591 | #28,600 |
| Federation rank now | #64 | #882 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,267 | 231 |
| Months active | 182 | 134 |
| % white wins | 57% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2249 | 1906 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 64 |
Best Win
Tom Rydstrom
Marcus Johnsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Tom Rydstrom
Marcus Johnsson