Jon Ludvig Hammer vs Tiger Hillarp Persson
GM Jon Ludvig Hammer (2574) · GM Tiger Hillarp Persson (2418)
Jon Ludvig Hammer and Tiger Hillarp Persson have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2006 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Hammer leads 4 wins to 2, with 8 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hammer | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Persson with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hammer | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hammer | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | J Hammer | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | TCh-SWE Elitserien |
| Mar 2020 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | chT-NOR Elite 1920 |
| Jul 2017 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Helsingor Xtracon Open |
| Dec 2015 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 45th Rilton Cup |
| Aug 2015 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 37th Politiken Cup |
| Mar 2015 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-SWE 1415 Elite |
| Jan 2015 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 44th Rilton Cup |
| Nov 2012 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | chT-NOR 1213 |
| Aug 2011 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Gothenburg Manhem |
| Jun 2011 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 0-1 | English Opening: Chimer System | 4th Oslo Sveins Open |
| Jun 2010 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 3rd Oslo Sveins Open |
| May 2010 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 18th Sigeman & Co |
| Jul 2007 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29th Politiken Cup |
| Sep 2006 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Gausdal Byggern Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jon Ludvig Hammer and Tiger Hillarp Persson?
In 14 recorded games, Jon Ludvig Hammer has 4 wins, Tiger Hillarp Persson has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Jon Ludvig Hammer and Tiger Hillarp Persson played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Sep 2006 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Jon Ludvig Hammer and Tiger Hillarp Persson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Chimer System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.