Tom Rydstrom vs Mattias 1979 Nilsson
Tom Rydstrom (29, FM, SWE) and Mattias 1979 Nilsson (47, SWE) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Rydstrom leads with 11 wins to 0, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Vaxjo Paskblixt 2026 saw Rydstrom prevail. With current classical ratings of 2311 and 1912, 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 1912 (Δ +399)
With Tom Rydstrom as white
88% Tom9% draw3% Mattias
With Mattias 1979 Nilsson as white
84% Tom10% draw6% Mattias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Tom Rydstrom | Mattias 1979 Nilsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2311-3 | 1912+17 |
| Peak rating | 2380 · Aug 2015 | 1993 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 18 | 37 |
| World rank now | #3,746 | #45,246 |
| World rank peak | #2,591 | #31,908 |
| Federation rank now | #64 | #894 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,267 | 222 |
| Months active | 182 | 135 |
| % white wins | 57% | 43% |
| % black wins | 50% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2249 | 1899 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 72 | 80 |
Best Win
Tom Rydstrom
Mattias 1979 Nilsson
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).
Tom Rydstrom
Mattias 1979 Nilsson