Jonny Hector vs John Arni Nilssen
Jonny Hector (62, GM, SWE) and John Arni Nilssen (52, IM, FAI) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Hector leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2408 and 2331, the Elo model gives Hector a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2408 vs 2331 (Δ +77)
With Jonny Hector as white
55% Jonny22% draw24% John
With John Arni Nilssen as white
43% Jonny26% draw31% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jonny Hector | John Arni Nilssen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2408+1 | 2331 |
| Peak rating | 2609 · May 2010 | 2426 · Oct 2003 |
| Peak age | 46 | 29 |
| World rank now | #1,526 | #3,180 |
| World rank peak | #123 | #1,473 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,521 | 402 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2383 | 2320 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 96 | 1 |
Best Win
Jonny Hector
John Arni Nilssen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jonny Hector
John Arni Nilssen