Martin Poulsen vs Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
FM Martin Poulsen (2158) · IM Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (2411)
Martin Poulsen and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2013 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Poulsen leads 4 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Poulsen | Draws | Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poulsen with White | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Nielsen with White | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Poulsen | Draws | Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Poulsen | Draws | Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A81 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open |
| Apr 2023 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-FAI |
| Apr 2021 | Martin Poulsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | ch-FAI Landslidsbolkur Playoff |
| Apr 2021 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | ch-FAI Landslidsbolkur Playoff |
| Apr 2021 | Martin Poulsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-FAI Landslidsbolkur Playoff |
| Apr 2021 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-FAI Landslidsbolkur Playoff |
| Mar 2021 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | FAI-ch Landslidsbolkur |
| Nov 2020 | Martin Poulsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | chT-FAI 2021 |
| Apr 2017 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-FAI |
| Apr 2017 | Martin Poulsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1-0 | Hungarian Opening | ch-FAI |
| Mar 2017 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | chT-FAI 1617 |
| Mar 2016 | Martin Poulsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | ch-FAI |
| Mar 2016 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-FAI |
| Jan 2016 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chT-FAI 1516 |
| Oct 2015 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chT-FAI 1516 |
| Mar 2015 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-FAI |
| Mar 2015 | Martin Poulsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | chT-FAI 1415 |
| Apr 2014 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Martin Poulsen | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-FAI |
| Mar 2013 | Martin Poulsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Torshavn Landsliosbolkur |
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What is the head-to-head score between Martin Poulsen and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen?
In 19 recorded games, Martin Poulsen has 4 wins, Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen has 11 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Martin Poulsen and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Mar 2013 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Martin Poulsen and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games), followed by the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.