Martin Poulsen vs Olaf Berg
Martin Poulsen (42, FM, FAI) and Olaf Berg (40, FM, FAI) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Poulsen leads with 7 wins to 0, with 7 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Landslidsbolkurin 2023 saw Poulsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2158 and 2172, the Elo model gives Berg a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2158 vs 2172 (Δ -14)
With Martin Poulsen as white
41% Martin25% draw35% Olaf
With Olaf Berg as white
31% Martin23% draw45% Olaf
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Martin Poulsen | Olaf Berg | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2158-21 | 2172 |
| Peak rating | 2328 · Jul 2007 | 2323 · Nov 2016 |
| Peak age | 23 | 30 |
| World rank now | #10,694 | #9,643 |
| World rank peak | #3,722 | #4,143 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 330 | 327 |
| Months active | 217 | 216 |
| % white wins | 54% | 58% |
| % black wins | 50% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2035 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 42 | 0 |
Best Win
Martin Poulsen
Olaf Berg
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Martin Poulsen
Olaf Berg