Olavur Simonsen vs Helgi Dam Ziska
Olavur Simonsen (49, FAI) and Helgi Dam Ziska (36, GM, FAI) have met 19 times in classical OTB. Ziska leads with 13 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 26% draw rate. Their last meeting at Steypakappingin 2025 saw Ziska prevail. With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2542, the Elo model gives Ziska a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2542 (Δ -322)
With Olavur Simonsen as white
9% Olavur14% draw77% Helgi
With Helgi Dam Ziska as white
5% Olavur12% draw83% Helgi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Olavur Simonsen | Helgi Dam Ziska | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2542 |
| Peak rating | 2265 · Jan 2003 | 2555 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 26 |
| World rank now | #7,140 | #355 |
| World rank peak | #7,132 | #332 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 270 | 704 |
| Months active | 217 | 202 |
| % white wins | 48% | 69% |
| % black wins | 53% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2297 | 2056 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 44 |
Best Win
Olavur Simonsen
Helgi Dam Ziska
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Olavur Simonsen
Helgi Dam Ziska