Stellan Brynell vs John Arni Nilssen
Stellan Brynell (64, GM, SWE) and John Arni Nilssen (52, IM, FAI) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Brynell leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2343 and 2331, the Elo model gives Brynell a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2343 vs 2331 (Δ +12)
With Stellan Brynell as white
44% Stellan25% draw31% John
With John Arni Nilssen as white
33% Stellan27% draw40% John
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Stellan Brynell | John Arni Nilssen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2343-7 | 2331 |
| Peak rating | 2538 · Apr 2003 | 2426 · Oct 2003 |
| Peak age | 41 | 29 |
| World rank now | #2,875 | #3,180 |
| World rank peak | #344 | #1,473 |
| Federation rank now | #52 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,196 | 402 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 48% | 55% |
| % black wins | 42% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2313 | 2320 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 78 | 1 |
Best Win
Stellan Brynell
John Arni Nilssen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Stellan Brynell
John Arni Nilssen