Ralf Akesson vs Thomas Engqvist
GM Ralf Akesson (2317) · IM Thomas Engqvist (2288)
Ralf Akesson and Thomas Engqvist have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Akesson leads 4 wins to 1, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Akesson | Draws | Engqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akesson with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Engqvist with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Akesson | Draws | Engqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Akesson | Draws | Engqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D59 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Engqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Schack-SM 2026 | Mästar-Elit |
| Apr 2022 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Engqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SWE 2122 Elite |
| Jul 2017 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Engqvist | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chB-SWE |
| Jan 2013 | Thomas Engqvist | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 42nd Rilton Cup |
| Mar 2008 | Thomas Engqvist | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
| Dec 1998 | Thomas Engqvist | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Torre Attack | 28th Rilton Cup |
| Jan 1997 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Engqvist | 1-0 | Catalan | Stockholm |
| Jan 1991 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Engqvist | 1-0 | English Opening | Taby Open |
| Jan 1990 | Ralf Akesson | Thomas Engqvist | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 20th Rilton Cup |
| Jan 1989 | Thomas Engqvist | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-SWE |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ralf Akesson and Thomas Engqvist?
In 10 recorded games, Ralf Akesson has 4 wins, Thomas Engqvist has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ralf Akesson and Thomas Engqvist played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Ralf Akesson and Thomas Engqvist play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.