Karl-Emil Elmer Nielsen-Refs vs William Pihl
Karl-Emil Elmer Nielsen-Refs (19, CM, DEN) and William Pihl (19, CM, DEN) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Pihl leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2160 and 2134, the Elo model gives Nielsen-Refs a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2160 vs 2134 (Δ +26)
With Karl-Emil Elmer Nielsen-Refs as white
48% Karl-Emil22% draw30% William
With William Pihl as white
36% Karl-Emil25% draw39% William
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Karl-Emil Elmer Nielsen-Refs | William Pihl | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2160 | 2134 |
| Peak rating | 2239 · Jun 2024 | 2237 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #10,559 | #12,471 |
| World rank peak | #6,089 | #6,244 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #184 |
| Games (career, STD) | 539 | 268 |
| Months active | 105 | 97 |
| % white wins | 44% | 44% |
| % black wins | 44% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2132 | 2103 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 115 |
Best Win
Karl-Emil Elmer Nielsen-Refs
William Pihl
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).
Karl-Emil Elmer Nielsen-Refs
William Pihl