Benjamin Fossan vs Sverre Skjolingstad
Benjamin Fossan (26, NOR) and Sverre Skjolingstad (25, NOR) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Fossan leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1960 and 1878, the Elo model gives Fossan a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1960 vs 1878 (Δ +82)
With Benjamin Fossan as white
58% Benjamin17% draw25% Sverre
With Sverre Skjolingstad as white
46% Benjamin21% draw33% Sverre
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Fossan | Sverre Skjolingstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1960 | 1878 |
| Peak rating | 1984 · Jun 2018 | 1878 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 23 |
| World rank now | #31,881 | #52,512 |
| World rank peak | #31,610 | #49,744 |
| Federation rank now | #316 | #530 |
| Games (career, STD) | 284 | 305 |
| Months active | 149 | 143 |
| % white wins | 50% | 36% |
| % black wins | 49% | 36% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Benjamin Fossan
Sverre Skjolingstad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Fossan
Sverre Skjolingstad