Birger Pedersen vs Henrik Karlsen
Birger Pedersen (67, NOR) and Henrik Karlsen (22, NOR) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1563 and 1460, the Elo model gives Pedersen a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1563 vs 1460 (Δ +103)
With Birger Pedersen as white
62% Birger13% draw25% Henrik
With Henrik Karlsen as white
52% Birger15% draw33% Henrik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Birger Pedersen | Henrik Karlsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1563-7 | 1460 |
| Peak rating | 1597 · Jan 2016 | 1460 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 57 | 20 |
| World rank now | #161,219 | #159,792 |
| World rank peak | #92,179 | #145,570 |
| Federation rank now | #1,649 | #2,097 |
| Games (career, STD) | 287 | 75 |
| Months active | 134 | 110 |
| % white wins | 43% | 38% |
| % black wins | 39% | 27% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1358 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 0 |
Best Win
Birger Pedersen
Henrik Karlsen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Birger Pedersen
Henrik Karlsen