Benjamin Halvorsen vs Torbjorn Valvag
Benjamin Halvorsen (24, NOR) and Torbjorn Valvag (20, NOR) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 55 rapid/blitz games. Valvag leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1979 and 2103, the Elo model gives Valvag a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1979 vs 2103 (Δ -124)
With Benjamin Halvorsen as white
28% Benjamin20% draw53% Torbjorn
With Torbjorn Valvag as white
20% Benjamin17% draw63% Torbjorn
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Halvorsen | Torbjorn Valvag | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1979 | 2103 |
| Peak rating | 2016 · Jul 2025 | 2139 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #30,974 | #15,132 |
| World rank peak | #24,057 | #11,488 |
| Federation rank now | #298 | #165 |
| Games (career, STD) | 609 | 571 |
| Months active | 150 | 126 |
| % white wins | 48% | 56% |
| % black wins | 45% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1902 | 2093 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 202 | 274 |
Best Win
Benjamin Halvorsen
Torbjorn Valvag
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (62)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Halvorsen
Torbjorn Valvag