Benjamin Halvorsen vs August Solbu
Benjamin Halvorsen (24, NOR) and August Solbu (14, NOR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 34 rapid/blitz games. Solbu leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1979 and 2019, the Elo model gives Solbu a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1979 vs 2019 (Δ -40)
With Benjamin Halvorsen as white
37% Benjamin24% draw39% August
With August Solbu as white
29% Benjamin20% draw51% August
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Halvorsen | August Solbu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1979 | 2019 |
| Peak rating | 2016 · Jul 2025 | 2049 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 13 |
| World rank now | #30,974 | #24,655 |
| World rank peak | #24,057 | #20,472 |
| Federation rank now | #298 | #241 |
| Games (career, STD) | 609 | 315 |
| Months active | 150 | 51 |
| % white wins | 48% | 53% |
| % black wins | 45% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1902 | 1958 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 273 |
Best Win
Benjamin Halvorsen
August Solbu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (37)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Halvorsen
August Solbu