Jonny Hector vs Bengt Lindberg
GM Jonny Hector (2415) · IM Bengt Lindberg (2280)
Jonny Hector and Bengt Lindberg have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Hector leads 7 wins to 3, with 7 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hector | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector with White | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Lindberg with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hector | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hector | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | J Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | TCh-SWE Elitserien |
| Mar 2024 | Bengt Lindberg | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | chT-SWE 2324 Elite |
| Feb 2020 | Bengt Lindberg | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-SWE 1920 Elite |
| Aug 2019 | Jonny Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Lund CellaVision Cup |
| Apr 2019 | Bengt Lindberg | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
| May 2018 | Bengt Lindberg | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Deltalift Open |
| Feb 2017 | Jonny Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Vaxjo Open |
| Mar 2015 | Bengt Lindberg | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | chT-SWE 1415 Elite |
| Jul 2013 | Jonny Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-SWE |
| Jun 2013 | Bengt Lindberg | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Vaxjo Visma GM |
| Jul 2012 | Bengt Lindberg | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-SWE |
| Oct 2011 | Jonny Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chT-SWE 1112 |
| Jul 2011 | Bengt Lindberg | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2008 | Jonny Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2003 | Jonny Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | ch-SWE |
| Apr 2003 | Jonny Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 11th Sigeman & Co |
| Jan 2003 | Jonny Hector | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | Richter-Veresov Attack | chT-SWE 0304 |
Interactive board, all 17 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jonny Hector and Bengt Lindberg?
In 17 recorded games, Jonny Hector has 7 wins, Bengt Lindberg has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Jonny Hector and Bengt Lindberg played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Jonny Hector and Bengt Lindberg play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.