Jonny Hector vs Ralf Akesson
GM Jonny Hector (2415) · GM Ralf Akesson (2317)
Jonny Hector and Ralf Akesson have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1982 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Hector leads 10 wins to 9, with 6 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Hector | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector with White | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Akesson with White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Hector | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Hector | Draws | Akesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D48 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | J Hector | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | TCh-SWE Elitserien |
| Dec 2023 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Malmo Open |
| May 2022 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit | Deltalift Open |
| May 2015 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Deltalift Open |
| May 2013 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Deltalift Open |
| Oct 2012 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chT-SWE 1213 |
| Jul 2008 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 2006 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Richter-Veresov Attack | chT-SWE 0506 |
| Jan 2004 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-SWE 0405 |
| Jul 2002 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 2002 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 31st Rilton Cup |
| Jul 2001 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2000 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SWE |
| Aug 1999 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | VISA Nordic GP Final |
| Jun 1999 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian | 07th Sigeman & Co |
| Apr 1999 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian | Kraft Chess Cup |
| Apr 1999 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Kraft Chess Cup |
| Jan 1999 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Oct 1997 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-Nordic VISA |
| Jun 1997 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 05th Sigeman & Co |
| Jan 1993 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Farum Open |
| Jan 1986 | Ralf Akesson | Jonny Hector | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 1985 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | ch-SWE |
| Dec 1984 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 14th Rilton Cup 1984/85 |
| Jan 1982 | Jonny Hector | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Gausdal Int |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jonny Hector and Ralf Akesson?
In 25 recorded games, Jonny Hector has 10 wins, Ralf Akesson has 9 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Jonny Hector and Ralf Akesson played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jan 1982 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Jonny Hector and Ralf Akesson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.