Olaf Berg vs Helgi Dam Ziska
Olaf Berg (40, FM, FAI) and Helgi Dam Ziska (36, GM, FAI) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Ziska leads with 9 wins to 1, with 2 draws — a 17% draw rate. Their last meeting at Landslidsbolkurin 2023 saw Ziska prevail. With current classical ratings of 2172 and 2542, the Elo model gives Ziska a 81% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2172 vs 2542 (Δ -370)
With Olaf Berg as white
7% Olaf12% draw81% Helgi
With Helgi Dam Ziska as white
4% Olaf10% draw86% Helgi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Olaf Berg | Helgi Dam Ziska | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2172 | 2542 |
| Peak rating | 2323 · Nov 2016 | 2555 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 30 | 26 |
| World rank now | #9,643 | #355 |
| World rank peak | #4,143 | #332 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 327 | 704 |
| Months active | 216 | 202 |
| % white wins | 58% | 69% |
| % black wins | 54% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2056 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 44 |
Best Win
Olaf Berg
Helgi Dam Ziska
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).
Olaf Berg
Helgi Dam Ziska