William Alexander Olsen vs Benedikt Briem
William Alexander Olsen (18, NOR) and Benedikt Briem (20, CM, ISL) have met 2 times in classical OTB. Olsen leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2155 and 2239, the Elo model gives Briem a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2155 vs 2239 (Δ -84)
With William Alexander Olsen as white
31% William24% draw45% Benedikt
With Benedikt Briem as white
24% William20% draw57% Benedikt
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| William Alexander Olsen | Benedikt Briem | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2155-63 | 2239-23 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · Mar 2026 | 2262 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #10,909 | #6,293 |
| World rank peak | #6,384 | #5,384 |
| Federation rank now | #121 | #33 |
| Games (career, STD) | 398 | 675 |
| Months active | 114 | 123 |
| % white wins | 58% | 52% |
| % black wins | 51% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2147 | 2212 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 145 | 203 |
Best Win
William Alexander Olsen
Benedikt Briem
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (2)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
William Alexander Olsen
Benedikt Briem