Ulf Norell vs Karl-Erik Berggren
Ulf Norell (60, SWE) and Karl-Erik Berggren (87, SWE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Norell leads the classical series 8–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2001 and 1736, the Elo model gives Norell a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2001 vs 1736 (Δ +265)
With Ulf Norell as white
80% Ulf11% draw10% Karl-Erik
With Karl-Erik Berggren as white
73% Ulf13% draw15% Karl-Erik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ulf Norell | Karl-Erik Berggren | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2001 | 1736 |
| Peak rating | 2039 · Mar 2018 | 1763 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 52 | 85 |
| World rank now | #27,348 | #97,301 |
| World rank peak | #25,575 | #77,320 |
| Federation rank now | #561 | #1,809 |
| Games (career, STD) | 193 | 111 |
| Months active | 155 | 139 |
| % white wins | 63% | 31% |
| % black wins | 46% | 18% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2120 | 385 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 3 | 8 |
Best Win
Ulf Norell
Karl-Erik Berggren
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ulf Norell
Karl-Erik Berggren