Jon I Horni Nielsen vs Luitjen Akselsson Apol
Jon I Horni Nielsen (21, FAI) and Luitjen Akselsson Apol (20, FM, FAI) have met 21 times in classical OTB. Apol leads with 9 wins to 2, with 10 draws — a 48% draw rate. Their last meeting at FM 2026 Landslidsbolkur saw Apol prevail. With current classical ratings of 2078 and 2305, the Elo model gives Apol a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2078 vs 2305 (Δ -227)
With Jon I Horni Nielsen as white
17% Jon16% draw67% Luitjen
With Luitjen Akselsson Apol as white
11% Jon14% draw75% Luitjen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jon I Horni Nielsen | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2078-20 | 2305-2 |
| Peak rating | 2108 · Mar 2025 | 2335 · May 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 19 |
| World rank now | #17,519 | #3,930 |
| World rank peak | #14,315 | #3,042 |
| Federation rank now | #19 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 410 | 595 |
| Months active | 126 | 135 |
| % white wins | 50% | 58% |
| % black wins | 47% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2052 | 2254 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 89 | 149 |
Best Win
Jon I Horni Nielsen
Luitjen Akselsson Apol
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (50)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jon I Horni Nielsen
Luitjen Akselsson Apol