Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen vs Helgi Dam Ziska
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (29, IM, FAI) and Helgi Dam Ziska (36, GM, FAI) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Ziska leads with 5 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 58% draw rate. Their last meeting at FM kvik 2025 saw Ziska prevail. With current classical ratings of 2411 and 2542, the Elo model gives Ziska a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2411 vs 2542 (Δ -131)
With Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen as white
25% Hogni24% draw52% Helgi
With Helgi Dam Ziska as white
18% Hogni20% draw62% Helgi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Helgi Dam Ziska | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2411+7 | 2542 |
| Peak rating | 2416 · Dec 2019 | 2555 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,488 | #355 |
| World rank peak | #1,488 | #332 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 835 | 704 |
| Months active | 186 | 202 |
| % white wins | 71% | 69% |
| % black wins | 66% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2056 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 127 | 44 |
Best Win
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
Helgi Dam Ziska
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (41)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
Helgi Dam Ziska