William Alexander Olsen vs Saad Abobaker Elmi
William Alexander Olsen (18, NOR) and Saad Abobaker Elmi (20, IM, NOR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Elmi leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2155 and 2395, the Elo model gives Elmi a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2155 vs 2395 (Δ -240)
With William Alexander Olsen as white
15% William16% draw68% Saad
With Saad Abobaker Elmi as white
10% William14% draw76% Saad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| William Alexander Olsen | Saad Abobaker Elmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2155-63 | 2395-13 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · Mar 2026 | 2426 · Dec 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #10,909 | #1,768 |
| World rank peak | #6,384 | #1,326 |
| Federation rank now | #121 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 398 | 420 |
| Months active | 114 | 92 |
| % white wins | 58% | 60% |
| % black wins | 51% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2146 | 2369 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 147 | 93 |
Best Win
William Alexander Olsen
Saad Abobaker Elmi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
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
Saad Abobaker Elmi