John Rodgaard vs Martin Poulsen
John Rodgaard (71, IM, FAI) and Martin Poulsen (42, FM, FAI) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Poulsen leads with 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at ESNA Jersey Blitz saw Poulsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2232 and 2158, the Elo model gives Rodgaard a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2232 vs 2158 (Δ +74)
With John Rodgaard as white
55% John20% draw25% Martin
With Martin Poulsen as white
44% John24% draw32% Martin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Rodgaard | Martin Poulsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2232 | 2158-21 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Jul 2008 | 2328 · Jul 2007 |
| Peak age | 53 | 23 |
| World rank now | #6,602 | #10,694 |
| World rank peak | #2,546 | #3,722 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 439 | 330 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 54% |
| % black wins | 40% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2035 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 42 |
Best Win
John Rodgaard
Martin Poulsen
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 Rodgaard
Martin Poulsen