John Rodgaard vs Olavur Simonsen
John Rodgaard (71, IM, FAI) and Olavur Simonsen (49, FAI) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Rodgaard leads the classical series 3–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2232 and 2220, the Elo model gives Rodgaard a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2232 vs 2220 (Δ +12)
With John Rodgaard as white
45% John24% draw31% Olavur
With Olavur Simonsen as white
34% John25% draw41% Olavur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| John Rodgaard | Olavur Simonsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2232 | 2220 |
| Peak rating | 2383 · Jul 2008 | 2265 · Jan 2003 |
| Peak age | 53 | 26 |
| World rank now | #6,602 | #7,140 |
| World rank peak | #2,546 | #7,132 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 439 | 270 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 53% | 48% |
| % black wins | 40% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2297 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 29 | 22 |
Best Win
John Rodgaard
Olavur Simonsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
John Rodgaard
Olavur Simonsen