Bengt Arne Mikalsen vs Vinjar Hammari
Bengt Arne Mikalsen (38, NOR) and Vinjar Hammari (20, FM, NOR) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Alta vinterhurtig 2026 saw Hammari prevail. With current classical ratings of 1785 and 2121, the Elo model gives Hammari a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1785 vs 2121 (Δ -336)
With Bengt Arne Mikalsen as white
9% Bengt11% draw79% Vinjar
With Vinjar Hammari as white
6% Bengt9% draw85% Vinjar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bengt Arne Mikalsen | Vinjar Hammari | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1785-11 | 2121-26 |
| Peak rating | 1837 · Nov 2024 | 2203 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 36 | 18 |
| World rank now | #80,988 | #13,521 |
| World rank peak | #49,415 | #7,650 |
| Federation rank now | #759 | #148 |
| Games (career, STD) | 201 | 641 |
| Months active | 119 | 90 |
| % white wins | 49% | 58% |
| % black wins | 45% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1749 | 2121 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 131 |
Best Win
Bengt Arne Mikalsen
Vinjar Hammari
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bengt Arne Mikalsen
Vinjar Hammari