Olavur Simonsen vs Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
Olavur Simonsen (49, FAI) and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (29, IM, FAI) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Nielsen leads with 9 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 29% draw rate. Their last meeting at Steypakappingin 2026 saw Nielsen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2220 and 2411, the Elo model gives Nielsen a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 2411 (Δ -191)
With Olavur Simonsen as white
19% Olavur19% draw62% Hogni
With Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen as white
13% Olavur16% draw71% Hogni
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Olavur Simonsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 2411+7 |
| Peak rating | 2265 · Jan 2003 | 2416 · Dec 2019 |
| Peak age | 26 | 22 |
| World rank now | #7,140 | #1,488 |
| World rank peak | #7,132 | #1,488 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 270 | 835 |
| Months active | 217 | 186 |
| % white wins | 48% | 71% |
| % black wins | 53% | 66% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2297 | 2356 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 127 |
Best Win
Olavur Simonsen
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
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
Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen