Olavur Simonsen vs Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen
Olavur Simonsen (2220) · IM Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen (2411)
Olavur Simonsen and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2013 and the most recent in Oct 2021. Simonsen leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Simonsen | Draws | Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simonsen with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Nielsen with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Simonsen | Draws | Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Simonsen | Draws | Nielsen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Olavur Simonsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | chT-FAI 2122 |
| Feb 2021 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Olavur Simonsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | chT-FAI 2021 |
| Oct 2020 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-FAI 2021 |
| Feb 2020 | Olavur Simonsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-FAI 1920 |
| Nov 2019 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | chT-FAI 1920 |
| Mar 2019 | Olavur Simonsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | chT-FAI 1819 |
| Nov 2018 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-FAI 1819 |
| Nov 2016 | Olavur Simonsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Runavik Open |
| Mar 2016 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-FAI 1516 |
| Oct 2015 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | chT-FAI 1516 |
| Oct 2015 | Olavur Simonsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | chT-FAI 1516 |
| Apr 2015 | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | Olavur Simonsen | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-FAI |
| Apr 2014 | Olavur Simonsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 0-1 | Bird's opening | ch-FAI |
| Mar 2013 | Olavur Simonsen | Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Torshavn Landsliosbolkur |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olavur Simonsen and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen?
In 14 recorded games, Olavur Simonsen has 2 wins, Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Olavur Simonsen and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Mar 2013 to Oct 2021.
What openings do Olavur Simonsen and Hogni Egilstoft Nielsen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (4 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.