Benjamin Halvorsen vs Sivert Schanche Torfoss
Benjamin Halvorsen (24, NOR) and Sivert Schanche Torfoss (17, FM, NOR) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 28 rapid/blitz games. Torfoss leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1979 and 2311, the Elo model gives Torfoss a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1979 vs 2311 (Δ -332)
With Benjamin Halvorsen as white
9% Benjamin12% draw79% Sivert
With Sivert Schanche Torfoss as white
6% Benjamin10% draw84% Sivert
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Halvorsen | Sivert Schanche Torfoss | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1979 | 2311 |
| Peak rating | 2016 · Jul 2025 | 2311 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 17 |
| World rank now | #30,974 | #3,745 |
| World rank peak | #24,057 | #3,745 |
| Federation rank now | #298 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 609 | 454 |
| Months active | 150 | 106 |
| % white wins | 48% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1902 | 2191 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 176 |
Best Win
Benjamin Halvorsen
Sivert Schanche Torfoss
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Halvorsen
Sivert Schanche Torfoss