Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen vs Luitjen Akselsson Apol
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (29, IM, FAI) and Luitjen Akselsson Apol (20, FM, FAI) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Nielsen leads with 7 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at FM 2026 Landslidsbolkur saw Nielsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2411 and 2305, the Elo model gives Nielsen a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2411 vs 2305 (Δ +106)
With Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen as white
59% Hogni20% draw21% Luitjen
With Luitjen Akselsson Apol as white
48% Hogni24% draw28% Luitjen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2411+7 | 2305-2 |
| Peak rating | 2416 · Dec 2019 | 2335 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,488 | #3,930 |
| World rank peak | #1,488 | #3,042 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 835 | 595 |
| Months active | 186 | 135 |
| % white wins | 71% | 58% |
| % black wins | 66% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | 2254 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 127 | 149 |
Best Win
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
Luitjen Akselsson Apol
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (51)
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
Luitjen Akselsson Apol