John Rodgaard vs Helgi Dam Ziska
John Rodgaard (71, IM, FAI) and Helgi Dam Ziska (36, GM, FAI) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Ziska leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2232 and 2542, the Elo model gives Ziska a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2232 vs 2542 (Δ -310)
With John Rodgaard as white
10% John15% draw76% Helgi
With Helgi Dam Ziska as white
6% John12% draw82% Helgi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Rodgaard | Helgi Dam Ziska | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2232 | 2542 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Jul 2008 | 2555 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 53 | 26 |
| World rank now | #6,602 | #355 |
| World rank peak | #2,546 | #332 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 439 | 704 |
| Months active | 217 | 202 |
| % white wins | 53% | 69% |
| % black wins | 40% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2056 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 44 |
Best Win
John Rodgaard
Helgi Dam Ziska
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
John Rodgaard
Helgi Dam Ziska