Ralf Akesson vs Tiger Hillarp Persson
GM Ralf Akesson (2317) · GM Tiger Hillarp Persson (2418)
Ralf Akesson and Tiger Hillarp Persson have played 29 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 1997 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Akesson leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Akesson | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akesson with White | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Persson with White | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Akesson | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Akesson | Draws | Persson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-SWE 2324 Elite |
| Feb 2024 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Vaxjo Open |
| Nov 2018 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-SWE 1819 Elite |
| May 2017 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Deltalift Open |
| Feb 2017 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Vaxjo Open |
| Jan 2017 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 46th Rilton Cup |
| Feb 2016 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | Vaxjo Open |
| Nov 2015 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-SWE 1516 |
| Mar 2015 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-SWE 1415 Elite |
| Jan 2014 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 43rd Rilton Cup |
| Nov 2013 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-SWE 1314 |
| Jul 2009 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Dec 2008 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | chT-SWE 0809 |
| Jul 2008 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-SWE |
| Apr 2008 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 16th Sigeman & Co |
| Jul 2007 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Sep 2006 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Gausdal Byggern Masters |
| Jul 2005 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2004 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jan 2004 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 33rd Rilton Cup |
| Sep 2003 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 5th Hostafrancs Open |
| Oct 2002 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-SWE 0203 |
| Jun 2002 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2001 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2000 | Ralf Akesson | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Scandic Hotels CC |
| Jul 2000 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-SWE |
| Aug 1999 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | VISA Nordic GP Final |
| Jan 1999 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-SWE 9900 |
| Oct 1997 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Ralf Akesson | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-Nordic VISA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ralf Akesson and Tiger Hillarp Persson?
In 29 recorded games, Ralf Akesson has 8 wins, Tiger Hillarp Persson has 9 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Ralf Akesson and Tiger Hillarp Persson played each other?
Our database records 29 games between them, from Oct 1997 to Mar 2024.
What openings do Ralf Akesson and Tiger Hillarp Persson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.