Ralf Akesson vs Bengt Lindberg
GM Ralf Akesson (2317) · IM Bengt Lindberg (2280)
Ralf Akesson and Bengt Lindberg have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Akesson leads 3 wins to 2, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Akesson | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akesson with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Lindberg with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Akesson | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Akesson | Draws | Lindberg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ralf Akesson | Bengt Lindberg | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästar-Elit |
| Feb 2024 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Vaxjo Open |
| Nov 2023 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Stockholm Elite Hotels GP |
| Aug 2022 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Uppsala 08 |
| Jan 2015 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-SWE 1415 Elite |
| Dec 2010 | Ralf Akesson | Bengt Lindberg | 1-0 | English Opening | chT-SWE 1011 |
| Jul 2008 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Jan 2008 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-SWE 0708 |
| Jul 2007 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Dec 2005 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian | 35th Rilton Cup |
| Jan 2004 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-SWE 0304 |
| Jan 2004 | Bengt Lindberg | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | chT-SWE 0405 |
| Jan 1996 | Ralf Akesson | Bengt Lindberg | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-SWE 9596 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ralf Akesson and Bengt Lindberg?
In 13 recorded games, Ralf Akesson has 3 wins, Bengt Lindberg has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Ralf Akesson and Bengt Lindberg played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ralf Akesson and Bengt Lindberg play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games), followed by the Sicilian (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.