Tiger Hillarp Persson vs Erik Blomqvist
GM Tiger Hillarp Persson (2418) · GM Erik Blomqvist (2487)
Tiger Hillarp Persson and Erik Blomqvist have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2008 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Persson leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Persson | Draws | Blomqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persson with White | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Blomqvist with White | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Persson | Draws | Blomqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 28 | 6 | 14 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Persson | Draws | Blomqvist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-SWE |
| Feb 2025 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 |
| Oct 2024 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | TCh-SWE Elitserien |
| Jul 2024 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2023 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-SWE |
| Nov 2022 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-NOR Elite 2223 |
| Jul 2022 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-SWE |
| Mar 2022 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | chT-SWE 2122 Elite |
| Oct 2021 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Fagernes Open |
| Jul 2021 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-SWE |
| Oct 2020 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-SWE 1920 Elite |
| Jul 2019 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-SWE |
| Feb 2019 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Vaxjo Open |
| Jul 2018 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-SWE |
| Jul 2017 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-SWE |
| Mar 2017 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-SWE 1617 |
| Sep 2016 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Vasteras Open |
| Jul 2016 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Aug 2015 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Gothenburg Manhem-A |
| Jul 2015 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-SWE |
| Feb 2015 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Vaxjo Open |
| Jan 2015 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 44th Rilton Cup |
| Jul 2014 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-SWE |
| Aug 2013 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | Sicilian | Gothenburg Manhem-A |
| Apr 2011 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
| Jun 2009 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-SWE |
| Feb 2009 | Erik Blomqvist | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 0-1 | Catalan | chT-SWE 0809 |
| Mar 2008 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | Erik Blomqvist | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Norrkoeping Easter Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tiger Hillarp Persson and Erik Blomqvist?
In 28 recorded games, Tiger Hillarp Persson has 6 wins, Erik Blomqvist has 8 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Tiger Hillarp Persson and Erik Blomqvist played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Mar 2008 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Tiger Hillarp Persson and Erik Blomqvist play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.