Birger Pedersen vs Vinjar Hammari
Birger Pedersen (67, NOR) and Vinjar Hammari (20, FM, NOR) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Hammari leads with 11 wins to 1, with 1 draws — a 8% draw rate. Their last meeting at Alta Vintehurtig 2026 saw Hammari prevail. With current classical ratings of 1570 and 2121, the Elo model gives Hammari a 92% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1570 vs 2121 (Δ -551)
With Birger Pedersen as white
2% Birger6% draw92% Vinjar
With Vinjar Hammari as white
1% Birger5% draw94% Vinjar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Birger Pedersen | Vinjar Hammari | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1570-2 | 2121-26 |
| Peak rating | 1597 · Jan 2016 | 2203 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 57 | 18 |
| World rank now | #157,766 | #13,521 |
| World rank peak | #92,179 | #7,650 |
| Federation rank now | #1,593 | #148 |
| Games (career, STD) | 287 | 641 |
| Months active | 133 | 90 |
| % white wins | 43% | 58% |
| % black wins | 39% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1358 | 2121 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 131 |
Best Win
Birger Pedersen
Vinjar Hammari
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Birger Pedersen
Vinjar Hammari