Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen vs Olaf Berg
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (29, IM, FAI) and Olaf Berg (40, FM, FAI) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Nielsen leads with 8 wins to 7, with 2 draws — a 12% draw rate. Their last meeting at Landslidsbolkurin 2023 saw Nielsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2411 and 2172, the Elo model gives Nielsen a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2411 vs 2172 (Δ +239)
With Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen as white
76% Hogni14% draw10% Olaf
With Olaf Berg as white
68% Hogni17% draw15% Olaf
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Olaf Berg | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2411+7 | 2172 |
| Peak rating | 2416 · Dec 2019 | 2323 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 22 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,488 | #9,643 |
| World rank peak | #1,488 | #4,143 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 835 | 327 |
| Months active | 186 | 216 |
| % white wins | 71% | 58% |
| % black wins | 66% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2356 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 127 | 0 |
Best Win
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
Olaf Berg
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
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
Olaf Berg