Asmo Luostarinen vs Birger Pedersen
Asmo Luostarinen (70, NOR) and Birger Pedersen (67, NOR) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Luostarinen leads the classical series 5–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1717 and 1570, the Elo model gives Luostarinen a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1717 vs 1570 (Δ +147)
With Asmo Luostarinen as white
68% Asmo13% draw20% Birger
With Birger Pedersen as white
58% Asmo15% draw27% Birger
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Asmo Luostarinen | Birger Pedersen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1717 | 1570 |
| Peak rating | 1717 · Mar 2024 | 1597 · Jan 2016 |
| Peak age | 68 | 57 |
| World rank now | #94,205 | #157,767 |
| World rank peak | #84,915 | #92,179 |
| Federation rank now | #1,118 | #1,593 |
| Games (career, STD) | 184 | 287 |
| Months active | 140 | 134 |
| % white wins | 39% | 43% |
| % black wins | 35% | 39% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1358 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 76 |
Best Win
Asmo Luostarinen
Birger Pedersen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Asmo Luostarinen
Birger Pedersen