John Holm Nielsen vs Michael R. W. Olsen
John Holm Nielsen (68, DEN) and Michael R. W. Olsen (48, DEN) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Olsen leads with 8 wins to 6, with 5 draws — a 26% draw rate. Their last meeting at Bronshoj Mesterskabet 2026 - 1 Round 4-5 saw Olsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 1950 and 2064, the Elo model gives Olsen a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1950 vs 2064 (Δ -114)
With John Holm Nielsen as white
29% John20% draw51% Michael
With Michael R. W. Olsen as white
21% John17% draw62% Michael
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Holm Nielsen | Michael R. W. Olsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1950 | 2064 |
| Peak rating | 2081 · Mar 2011 | 2139 · Oct 2022 |
| Peak age | 53 | 44 |
| World rank now | #36,695 | #19,076 |
| World rank peak | #21,513 | #12,251 |
| Federation rank now | #658 | #302 |
| Games (career, STD) | 782 | 973 |
| Months active | 214 | 172 |
| % white wins | 35% | 46% |
| % black wins | 34% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1875 | 2062 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 32 | 104 |
Best Win
John Holm Nielsen
Michael R. W. Olsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
John Holm Nielsen
Michael R. W. Olsen