Martin Poulsen vs Hans Kristian Simonsen
Martin Poulsen (42, FM, FAI) and Hans Kristian Simonsen (43, FM, FAI) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Poulsen leads with 7 wins to 4, with 3 draws — a 21% draw rate. Their last meeting at FM 2026 Landslidsbolkur saw Simonsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2158 and 2154, the Elo model gives Poulsen a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2158 vs 2154 (Δ +4)
With Martin Poulsen as white
44% Martin24% draw33% Hans
With Hans Kristian Simonsen as white
33% Martin24% draw42% Hans
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Poulsen | Hans Kristian Simonsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2158-21 | 2154+44 |
| Peak rating | 2328 · Jul 2007 | 2330 · Oct 2005 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #10,694 | #10,976 |
| World rank peak | #3,722 | #4,368 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 330 | 380 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 54% | 54% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2035 | 2191 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 42 | 32 |
Best Win
Martin Poulsen
Hans Kristian Simonsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martin Poulsen
Hans Kristian Simonsen