Martin Poulsen vs Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
Martin Poulsen (42, FM, FAI) and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (29, IM, FAI) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Nielsen leads with 11 wins to 4, with 3 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at Steypakappingin 2026 saw Nielsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2158 and 2411, the Elo model gives Nielsen a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2158 vs 2411 (Δ -253)
With Martin Poulsen as white
14% Martin16% draw70% Hogni
With Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen as white
9% Martin13% draw77% Hogni
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Poulsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2158-21 | 2411+7 |
| Peak rating | 2328 · Jul 2007 | 2416 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #10,694 | #1,488 |
| World rank peak | #3,722 | #1,488 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 330 | 835 |
| Months active | 217 | 186 |
| % white wins | 54% | 71% |
| % black wins | 50% | 66% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2035 | 2356 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 42 | 127 |
Best Win
Martin Poulsen
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martin Poulsen
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen