Birger Pedersen vs Gunnar Henriksen
Birger Pedersen (67, NOR) and Gunnar Henriksen (44, NOR) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Henriksen leads with 6 wins to 5, with 5 draws — a 31% draw rate. Their last meeting at Alta Hostturnering 2023 saw Henriksen prevail. With current classical ratings of 1570 and 1629, the Elo model gives Henriksen a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1570 vs 1629 (Δ -59)
With Birger Pedersen as white
37% Birger18% draw44% Gunnar
With Gunnar Henriksen as white
29% Birger15% draw56% Gunnar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Birger Pedersen | Gunnar Henriksen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1570 | 1629 |
| Peak rating | 1597 · Jan 2016 | 1630 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 57 | 42 |
| World rank now | #157,767 | #124,236 |
| World rank peak | #92,179 | #94,352 |
| Federation rank now | #1,593 | #1,400 |
| Games (career, STD) | 287 | 184 |
| Months active | 134 | 134 |
| % white wins | 43% | 32% |
| % black wins | 39% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1358 | 1404 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 5 |
Best Win
Birger Pedersen
Gunnar Henriksen
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).
Birger Pedersen
Gunnar Henriksen