Joakim Nilsson vs Jon Ulfur Hafthorsson
Joakim Nilsson (26, FM, SWE) and Jon Ulfur Hafthorsson (24, ISL) have never met in classical OTB, but played 23 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 25 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2255 and 1935, the Elo model gives Nilsson a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 1935 (Δ +320)
With Joakim Nilsson as white
83% Joakim10% draw6% Jon
With Jon Ulfur Hafthorsson as white
78% Joakim12% draw10% Jon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joakim Nilsson | Jon Ulfur Hafthorsson | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 1935 |
| Peak rating | 2319 · May 2019 | 1935 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 24 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #39,900 |
| World rank peak | #4,234 | #39,896 |
| Federation rank now | #98 | #141 |
| Games (career, STD) | 526 | 257 |
| Months active | 150 | 58 |
| % white wins | 65% | 41% |
| % black wins | 62% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2298 | 1762 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 59 | 87 |
Best Win
Joakim Nilsson
Jon Ulfur Hafthorsson
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joakim Nilsson
Jon Ulfur Hafthorsson