Bengt Lindberg vs Tiger Hillarp Persson
IM Bengt Lindberg (2280) · GM Tiger Hillarp Persson (2418)
Bengt Lindberg and Tiger Hillarp Persson have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2003 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Lindberg leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lindberg | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindberg with White | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Persson with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lindberg | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lindberg | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 |
| May 2023 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Bengt Lindberg | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Deltalift Open |
| Dec 2022 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Bengt Lindberg | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Malmo Open |
| Dec 2013 | Bengt Lindberg | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Malmo Open |
| Jul 2013 | Bengt Lindberg | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2011 | Bengt Lindberg | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2008 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-SWE |
| Jan 2008 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Bengt Lindberg | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 37th Rilton Cup |
| Jun 2007 | Bengt Lindberg | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| Sep 2003 | Bengt Lindberg | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Hallstahammar Open |
| Jul 2003 | Bengt Lindberg | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-SWE |
| May 2003 | Bengt Lindberg | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 11th Sigeman & Co |
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What is the head-to-head score between Bengt Lindberg and Tiger Hillarp Persson?
In 12 recorded games, Bengt Lindberg has 4 wins, Tiger Hillarp Persson has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Bengt Lindberg and Tiger Hillarp Persson played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2003 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Bengt Lindberg and Tiger Hillarp Persson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.